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Jessica Suess
Jessica holds a BA Hons in History and Archaeology from the University of Queensland and an MPhil in Ancient History from the University of Oxford, where she researched the worship of the Roman emperors. She worked for Oxford University Museums for 10 years before relocating to Brazil. She is mad about the Romans, the Egyptians, the Vikings, the history of esoteric religions, and folk magic and gets excited about the latest archaeological finds.
Education:University of Oxford (2007)MPhil Ancient HistoryUniversity of Queensland (2004)BA Hons History & ArchaeologyExpertise:Articles by Jessica Suess
How was the Viking world converted to Christianity between the 10th and 12th centuries? Why did they convert?
Tyr was a god of war among the Vikings but was largely overshadowed by Odin, who may have usurped Tyr’s attributes over the centuries.
Summary of Homer’s Odyssey, with details of what happens in each of the chapters, known as rhapsodies. This is Odysseus’ journey to reclaim his homeland.
A comprehensive timeline of Roman emperors from Augustus to the fall of Rome in 476 CE, covering their reigns, achievements, and historical impact.
Tacitus is one of our most important sources for the first 100 years of the Roman Empire, but how reliable is his account of events?
Titus, the second Flavian emperor, is often overshadowed by his father Vespasian and brother Domitian, but the Romans considered him one of their best emperors.
The Roman Emperor Nerva is often overshadowed by his tyrannical predecessor Domitian and popular successor Trajan. What achievements should Nerva be remembered for?
Flavius Josephus was a Jewish rebel turned Roman collaborator in the 1st century CE who wrote histories of the Jews. But is he reliable?