Alice has a BA in Ancient History and an MSt in Late Antique and Byzantine studies from the University of Oxford. She is a contributing writer and editor and is particularly passionate about the promotion and protection of historical and archaeological knowledge. In her spare time, she can be found wandering the woods or lurking around ancient monuments, taking photographs.
Areas of Expertise
After The Fall Of Rome: Who Were The Barbarian Successor Kingdoms?
After the Western Roman Empire collapsed in the 5th century, multiple small states formed in the ruins. How successful were the so-called barbarian kingdoms, and how Roman were they?
What Caused The Bronze Age Collapse Of Civilization? (5 Theories)
In the 12th Century BCE Bronze Age civilization in the Mediterranean was suddenly extinguished. What caused this violent dark age and are we any closer to solving the mystery?
Hypatia of Alexandria: The Life and Death of a Female Philosopher
Hypatia of Alexandria was a brilliant thinker who met a violent end. One of the ancient world’s most prominent female intellectuals, how did she cause such alarm?
Why Did the Romans Fear the Huns So Much?
Of all the groups who invaded the Roman Empire, none was more feared than the Huns. Their superior fighting technique would cause thousands to flee west in the 5th century.
3 Ancient African Civilizations You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
These three ancient African powers were all contemporaneous with Greco-Roman Civilization, and all had a powerful impact on our world. Who were they and why have they been forgotten?
Rome & Jerusalem: The Historical Context of Jesus Christ
Roman-controlled Judea was subject to many internal political disputes between competing sects. It was in this climate that Jesus Christ emerged amongst other radical preachers as a potentially dangerous rebel.
Constantine the Great: Pious Christian or Clever Pragmatist?
Constantine the Great made Rome Christian, but the sincerity of his belief is often questioned. A look at the broader changes in Roman society may better explain his contradictory faith.
The Troubled Reign of Emperor Julian: The Last Pagan Emperor
Emperor Julian the Apostate was Rome’s last pagan leader. He came to power after many years of Christian rule and did his utmost to topple the Christian faith.
The God Hermes: The Roman obsession with the Egyptian God Thoth
The Egyptian god Thoth and the Greek god Hermes merged in the Roman Empire to become a cult figure. The magical writings of Hermes have a long and strange history.
10 Reasons The Ancient City Of Alexandria Was An Intellectual Powerhouse
The city of ancient Alexandria was an intellectual juggernaut. Greek, Egyptian, and Roman learning were drawn together here in a unique project to catalog and refine all the world’s knowledge.
Emperor Diocletian: The Genius Who Saved the Roman Empire
Diocletian brought the Roman Empire back from the brink. Part tyrant, part organizational genius, he remains a powerful and controversial figure in history.