Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, the Roman Colosseum is oftentimes directly associated with the death of Christians; however, as … More
Tag: Early Christianity
Building the Iron Gates of Alexander: The Migrant Caravan & Geographies of Fear
Thousands of refugees are currently standing at the US-Mexico border. In their 2,500 mile journey from Central America, these women, … More
Were Pagan Temples All Smashed Or Just Converted Into Christian Churches?
This week over at the Forbes column [access it here], I discuss an article in the new volume of the Journal … More
A Short History of Demons, Exorcism, And Possessed Women
Since last’s week accusation by Alex Jones that Hillary Clinton and President Obama were demons that smelled of sulfur, I … More
Tattoo Taboo? Exploring The History Of Religious Ink And Facial Tattoos
Over on my Forbes blog, I explore the history of religious tattoos. This post stems from my interest in the use of … More
Recovering the Invisible Women of Ben-Hur (1880-2016)
Over on the Forbes blog, I discuss the new version of Ben-Hur released last week. Rather than dissecting the film in terms … More
Code Switching: Courtesans, Clothing, and Crossdressing in Antiquity
As I begin this post, it is the feast day of Saint Pelagia (October 8). In honor of the famed … More
CFP: Shifting Frontiers in Late Antiquity XI
The Transformation of Poverty, Philanthropy, and Healthcare in Late Antiquity The Society for Late Antiquity announces that the eleventh biennial Shifting … More
