Anonymous sites of ancient Italy

I've been writing about sanctuaries recently, and in this field it really stands out how few names of ancient sites we know for certain. Pietrabbondante, Rossano di Vaglio, Campo della Fiera, Grotta Poesia - all are known by Italian names because their ancient names are not known. The inscriptions found at the site do not... Continue Reading →

New books on pre-Roman Italy you should read

Over the last few years, the field has been hugely enriched by lots of innovative new books on pre-Roman Italy and its populations. Many of them have really committed to interdisciplinary methods, combining historical, archaeological and linguistic evidence - with great results. Even better, these books are perfect to set for undergraduate reading (if you... Continue Reading →

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