In depth articles set in the ancient and classical world around the Mare Nostrum
Our anthologies of in depth articles will take us to destinations within the Mediterranean basin and without, looking at archaeological sites, visiting museums and exploring the landscape against which the events that have occurred over the last few thousand years have taken place. We will also be including accounts of some historical events that took place in the Mediterranean area that may be ancient or modern that I found unusual and fascinating or unknown and even more fascinating.
Each anthology will consist of a number of articles that make up a complete account. One of the beauties of this is that, as new information becomes available, we can continue our explorations and add updated articles.
Civilisations that Collapsed
~ published: 18 Dec 2024
Towards the end of the Bronze Age, traditionally dated at 1200 BC, the civilisations that had emerged over the previous millennia in the Middle East collapsed.
This series of articles questions whether the disappearance of those civilisations was as a result of a ‘collapse’ or whether th ...Read the in depth articles
Gibraltar's Secret Wars
~ published: 31 Mar 2024
During World War II, whilst most of Europe suffered under the Nazi jackboot, a tiny speck on the map, Gibraltar, stood defiant. While Spain played a precarious game of neutrality, this formidable British rock became the linchpin for Allied victory. It wasn't just a fortress; it was a lifeline, pumpi ...Read the in depth articles
Climatic Events that Changed the World
~ published: 17 Jan 2024
Climate change has significant impacts on many aspects of life and nature. Climate changes are long-lasting differences and changes in the temperature and weather, which represent a significant risk today. The sensitivity of societies to the simultaneous impacts of climate change on agriculture h ...Read the in depth articles
Levantine Cave Art
~ published: 16 Feb 2024
In the Valencia region of Spain, portable cave art, as opposed to the permanently fixed art on cave and rock shelter walls, is quite common.
What is not common is the accumulation of portable cave art in one place and the means and opportunity to reasonably accurately date the pieces. Parpal ...Read the in depth articles
Ancient Trade Routes in the Mediterranean
~ published: 23 Sep 2023
The Mare Nostrum, or Mediterranean Sea, was the centre of the world until Europeans arrived in the Americas in the late 15th century AD. From the earliest incursions into the Mediterranean area, humans have created exchange and later trade routes in order to survive. These spider’s webs of interco ...Read the in depth articles
Bronze Age Shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea
~ published: 1 Oct 2023
The Mediterranean Sea has been a crossroads of human civilization for millennia, and the many shipwrecks that lie on its bottom are a treasure trove of information for archaeologists. These wrecks can tell us about the ships themselves, the cargo they were carrying, the people who built and sailed t ...Read the in depth articles
The Plastic Revolution in Almeria
~ published: 1 Sep 2023
The plastic greenhouses in the Campo de Dalías in Almeria are one of only three man made structures visible from space. They cover an area of over 46,000 hectares and have revolutionised the economy in the area. Of the eight Andalucian provinces, Almería exports the most horticultural products. Th ...Read the in depth articles
The Palomares Incident
~ published: 25 Jul 2023
In the annals of nuclear history, one incident stands out as a stark reminder of the dangers and risks associated with nuclear weapons. The Palomares Incident, which took place in 1966, served as a wake-up call to the world, highlighting the potential consequences of a nuclear accident. This project ...Read the in depth articles
