Biography
Arienne King has been a history writer since 2017, and has written over 60 articles in publications like BBC History Extra, Ancient History Magazine, and Bad Ancient. She typically writes about topics related to the ancient world, daily life in the past, and historical accuracy in games and movies.
Arienne has been a historical consultant on projects like the comedy-drama “Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later” by Rusty Quill and various documentaries. She is also a reviewer for the Historical Novel Society, reviewing historical fiction and non-fiction.
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Book Review
Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories
While Cleopatra is one of the most famous women in history, there are many myths and misconceptions about her...
Book Review
The Pharos Lighthouse In Alexandria: Second Sun and Seventh Wonder of Antiquity
The book is divided into twelve chapters, each dealing with a different aspect...
Book Review
The Last Dynasty: Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra
On a large scale, the book covers the history of Egypt from Alexander's conquest until...
Book Review
Queen Cleopatra
The book opens with a brief overview of Cleopatra’s life and the historical context of Ptolemaic Egypt. Author Lindsay Powell...
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Berenike IV
Berenike IV (r. 58-55 BCE) was queen of Ptolemaic Egypt and the older sister of Cleopatra VII (r. 51-30 BCE). She ruled briefly after...
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Aulus Gabinius Tetradrachm
Silver tetradrachm of Roman proconsul Aulus Gabinius (d. 47 BCE). Minted at Seleucia in Pieria, 1st century BCE. Bibliothèque...
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Ptolemaic Police
Ptolemaic police, or phylakitai, were responsible for law enforcement throughout Ptolemaic Egypt. The existence of a professional...
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Police in Ancient Egypt - From Medjay to Centurion
A history documentary on the the police of Ancient Egypt, from Medjay to Centurion! In this episode...
Book Review
The Fall of Egypt and the Rise of Rome: A History of the Ptolemies
The book is divided into three parts, each comprising several chapters. Part One deals...
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Arsinoë IV
Arsinoë IV (d. 41 BCE) was a Ptolemaic princess who rebelled against her sister Cleopatra VII during the Alexandrian War in 48 BCE...
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A Roman Triumph by Rubens
A Roman Triumph, oil on canvas by Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1630.
National Gallery, London.
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Liberation of Arsinoë
The Liberation of Arsinoë, depicting the Ptolemaic princess Arsinoë IV (left) being rescued by Ganymedes after she was imprisoned...
Translations
| English Original | Language | Translation | Translator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berenike IV | Spanish | Berenice IV | Rosa Baranda |
| Dinner with the Romans: An Interview with Farrell Monaco | Portuguese | Jantar com os Romanos: Uma Entrevista a Farrell Monaco | Filipa Oliveira |
| Mauretania | Portuguese | Mauritânia | Filipa Oliveira |
| Ptolemaic Dynasty | Portuguese | Dinastia Ptolomaica | Filipa Oliveira |
| Berenike IV | Portuguese | Berenice IV | Filipa Oliveira |
| Ptolemy XII | Portuguese | Ptolomeu XII | Filipa Oliveira |
| Ptolemy of Mauretania | Portuguese | Ptolomeu da Mauritânia | Filipa Oliveira |
| Ptolemy II Philadelphus | Portuguese | Ptolomeu II Filadelfo | Filipa Oliveira |
| Growing Old in Ancient Greece & Rome | Turkish | Antik Yunan ve Roma'da yaş almak | Fulin Tuncer |
| Romani | Portuguese | Romani | Filipa Oliveira |
