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Lindsay Powell FRHistS

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Historian. News editor at Ancient History and Ancient Warfare magazines. Author of 14 books, including MARCUS AGRIPPA, GERMANICUS and TIBERIUS. Appeared on History Channel, HistoryHit and The History Network. FRHistS. Website: https://lindsay-powell.com

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · Nov 8

Welcome to my new followers. To be clear, I share news from the world of archaeology, history, ancient warfare, and write about my articles and books. I do not comment on politics or religion.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 3h

The Ermine Street Guard departs @vindolandatrust.bsky.social. #RomanFortThursday

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 1d

It seems British factual TV producers have lost touch with their audience. Thankfully, in the USA, we have Ken Burns and his adult approach to making. I can’t wait for his new series ‘The American Revolution’ airing in 2026.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Witches of Essex review – Rylan’s look at real-life witch trials treats us like idiots

The X Factor star and Prof Alice Roberts are an awkward presenting duo in this superficial history show. Do they really think we’re so thick we can’t imagine the mindset of people from the past?

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 2d

The Pantheon we see today is Hadrian’s: the original building by Agrippa, which he wanted to dedicate to his friend as the Augusteum, was later damaged and rebuilt.

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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · 3d

[AI?] Roman silver treasure of 450 coins found near Borsum | The Jerusalem Post
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Roman silver treasure of 450 coins found near Borsum | The Jerusalem Post

The hoard ranks among the three biggest finds in Lower Saxony and could shed light on first century AD life and trade.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 4d

Men of „Legio XIIII Gemina“ have erected a 'Statio' (staging post) in Mainzweiler. It stands 13m long, 5.50m wide and 5m high.
#RomanSiteSaturday #AncientBluesky

BOUDICCA @bou-dicca.bsky.social · 4d

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Römische Re-Enactment-Gruppe baut authentische Pferdewechselstation

An der Römerstraße in Mainzweiler entsteht gerade ein besonderes Bauwerk. Die römische Re-Enactment-Gruppe „Legio XIIII Gemina“ baut eine „Statio“, also Pferdewechselstation, wie es sie damals gab. Um...

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 5d

Read the full story of this celebrated Roman in the acclaimed biography GERMANICUS, available in paperback and as an Amazon Kindle ebook: www.amazon.com/Germanicus-M...

Germanicus: The Magnificent Life and Mysterious Death of Rome's Most Popular General

Germanicus (a.k.a. Germanicus Iulius Caesar) was regarded by many Romans as a hero in the mold of Alexander the Great. His untimely death, in suspicious circumstances, ended the possibility of a retur...

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 5d

#OnThisDay 10 October AD 19 Germanicus Iulius Caesar died. It was Ancient Rome's "JFK Moment". Read my article for @ancientwarfare.bsky.social here: www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-us/blogs/...

The ultimate homicide case of ancient Rome?

Editorial note: regular contributor Lindsay Powell’s book on Germanicus has recently been re-released in paperback form. Like we’ve done before, we’re giving Lindsay some space here to promote this ne...

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 5d

I'm watching a fascinating (and good natured) discussion between four historians considering the question "Does Ancient History Have a Future?" hosted by Classical Wisdom.
#AncientBluesky

Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 5d

They remind me that the everyday struggles of people go on regardless of status or wealth, place or time: "there is nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9).

Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 5d

Just submitted the news articles for Ancient History Magazine: exciting stories of archaeological discoveries from Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Spain and Turkey. #AncientBluesky
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The Magazine AH

Located in Zutphen, the Netherlands, Karwansaray Publishers produces both books and magazines with a historical focus. Our four magazines - Ancient Warfare, Medieval World: Culture & Conflict, Ancient...

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 6d

I am aware. Apparently ‘Isca’ is a Latinization of a native Brittonic name describing flowing water. The river flowing beside Caerleon is the Usk.

Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 6d

A glimpse of a couple of the pages I wrote for the news department of @ancienthistmag.bsky.social issue 56. Grab your copy from your newsagent/stand or direct from
Karwansaray. #AncientBluesky

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 6d

Reconstruction and plan of Isca (Caerleon), home to Legio II Augusta. The remains of barracks, baths and the amphitheatre can still be viewed. The excellent Roman Legion Museum is well worth visiting. #RomanFortThursday

Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 7d

Watching The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum on Secrets of the Dead on PBS. And you can too! #AncientBluesky
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The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum ~ About the Episode | Secrets of the Dead | PBS

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the C...

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 7d

What they're saying about TIBERIUS. #TIBERIUSbio
@penandswordbooks.bsky.social @casematepublishers.bsky.social

Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 8d

Update: www.bbc.com/news/article...

Two men arrested following burglary at St Fagans museum

The men are in custody in Northamptonshire as police continue to search for the stolen jewellery.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 8d

Meanwhile, over on @Facebook, a content creator posting on the Roman world cannot recognize Romans. The late Peter Connolly will be spinning in his grave. 😵‍💫 #AncientBluesky

Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 8d

What they're saying about TIBERIUS.
#TIBERIUSbio @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
@casematepublishers.bsky.social @ancientwarfare.bsky.social

Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 8d

The headstone dedicated to a circa second-century AD Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus mysteriously taken to the USA is to return to Italy. #EpigraphyTuesday #AncientBluesky www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard

Discovery of 1,900-year-old headstone dedicated to Roman sailor sets off effort to repatriate item to Italy

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Crom @doccrom.bsky.social · 8d

#OnThisDay - 7 October - ca. 14 BC Drusus the Younger, son of the Emperor Tiberius, was born. His death in AD 23 was thought natural, though it was later alleged that he had been poisoned by Sejanus. #AncientHistory 🏺

Image: RIC Tiberius 45; ANS 1957.172.1519. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman as: Head of Drusus, bare, left.

Reverse of a Roman as: Legend surrounding large S C.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 9d

Despicable.

Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 9d

“Bronze Age gold jewellery and other items have been stolen from one of Wales' national museums, police have said.”
FFS!
#AncientBluesky
www.bbc.com/news/article...

St Fagans: Bronze Age gold jewellery stolen from musuem

Police are investigating a burglary at St Fagans museum in the early hours of Monday morning.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 13d

“The Oseberg longship [built by Vikings] – considered one of the most important historical discoveries of the Viking age — voyaged to its final destination last month.”
www.npr.org/2025/10/02/n...

A more than 1,000-year-old Viking ship goes on a very short, final voyage

It took 10 years of work to prepare a Viking longship for a trip no longer than a football field. How it got to that spot goes back even further — over a millennium.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 13d

"Anastasi brought workmen [and] had them pry sections of plaster from the walls of an ancient tomb chapel carved into the limestone hills during the 18th Dynasty, before 1350 BC. [The fragments] are considered one of the high points of Egyptian artistic history," www.history.com/articles/anc...

What Outdoor Recreation Looked Like in Ancient Egypt

A 3,000-year-old fresco idealizes outdoor leisure time.

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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 13d

'Vindolanda Excavations 2025: Video Diary #8' (the last one) from @vindolandatrust.bsky.social for #RomanFortThursday #AncientBluesky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-88N...

Vindolanda Excavations 2025: Video Diary #8

YouTube video by VindolandaTrust

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