Nathan Hewitt
Currently a DPhil student researching imperial hero culture in Wales during the 19th and early 20th century. Nathan is particularly interested in ideas of empire across place and time, whether that’s 20th century Britain or 1st century Rome - there isn’t a period or region of human history that he's not interested in. In his spare time, he is writing a historical fiction series set during Egypt’s Amarna Period, although at this rate he thinks he’ll be as ancient as the story by the time he finishes it…
Articles by Nathan Hewitt
How Philip II Turned Macedon Into Greece’s SuperpowerPhilip II of Macedon is best known as the father of Alexander the Great, but it was his military reforms and conquests that enabled Alexander’s greatness.
What Happened to the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World?Ancient authors speak of seven incredible feats of human achievement, which we call the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but what happened to them?
Ancient authors speak of seven incredible feats of human achievement, which we call the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but what happened to them?
Where Is the Tomb of Alexander the Great?Described as the “Holy Grail” of archaeology, the tomb of Alexander the Great has tempted and frustrated generations who have tried and failed to find it.
Described as the “Holy Grail” of archaeology, the tomb of Alexander the Great has tempted and frustrated generations who have tried and failed to find it.
King Tut: The Life & Afterlife of the Boy PharaohBehind the iconic golden mask lies a king whose short life nearly vanished from history—until an archaeological discovery changed everything.
Behind the iconic golden mask lies a king whose short life nearly vanished from history—until an archaeological discovery changed everything.
Nefertiti: The Enchanting Story of the Lady of the Two LandsThe iconic queen of Egypt was more than a pretty face; she was a revolutionary who turned her nation on its head and clawed her way to the apex of Pharaonic power.
The iconic queen of Egypt was more than a pretty face; she was a revolutionary who turned her nation on its head and clawed her way to the apex of Pharaonic power.
Alexander the Not-Feeling-Great: How Did Alexander the Great Die?The cause of Alexander the Great’s death remains one of history’s great puzzles. Let’s take a look at the most popular theories.
The Battle of Zama: How Scipio Gave Rome the WorldScipio’s victory over Hannibal on the plains of Zama ended 17 years of war and set Rome up for its world-changing dominance.
Scipio’s victory over Hannibal on the plains of Zama ended 17 years of war and set Rome up for its world-changing dominance.
How Did King Tut Die? (5 Theories)Few people have become so famous for being dead, but what really killed Egypt’s most famous Pharaoh?
Who Is the Mystery Mummy of Tomb KV55? (4 Theories)A lone mummy, a ruined tomb, and a mystery that has plagued Egyptologists for 120 years: who was buried in KV55?
A lone mummy, a ruined tomb, and a mystery that has plagued Egyptologists for 120 years: who was buried in KV55?
Akhenaten: 7 Secrets of Egypt’s Heretic PharaohHeretic, Prophet, Madman, King. This article explores 7 fascinating secrets about Akhenaten, the Pharaoh who turned Egypt on its head.
Rome’s Greatest Defeat? Hannibal’s Victory at CannaeIn 216 BCE, Hannibal inflicted one of the most devastating losses in Roman military history at Cannae — but how did his outnumbered forces defeat the Romans on their soil?
In 216 BCE, Hannibal inflicted one of the most devastating losses in Roman military history at Cannae — but how did his outnumbered forces defeat the Romans on their soil?
How Did Alexander Become ‘the Great’?A journey following Alexander the Great’s complicated and fascinating life and legacy as it was passed down by historians.
A journey following Alexander the Great’s complicated and fascinating life and legacy as it was passed down by historians.