Rivers were an incredibly important part of the ancient landscape. Not only were they useful transport routes for goods and people, but also powerful forces that accrued their own religious significance.
Theme: Rivers in antiquity
Daniel Kershaw, 'The River Tiber - Rome's great father'.
Timothy Hart, 'On the edge of civilization - Rome's frontier along the Danube'.
Owain Williams, 'River transport in antiquity - Rowboats, barges, and rafts'.
Ian Armit, 'Weapons, wealth, and bog bodies - Celtic veneration of rivers and lakes'.
Features:
Louise M. Pryce, 'Enheduanna - The world's first named author'.
Jennifer Barry, 'Emperors and bishops - Who was really in charge?'.
Owain Williams, 'Spartans and slaves - The foundation of Tarentum'.
Tara Sewell-Lasater, 'The faceless Cleopatra - Polymorphic Ptolemaic portraiture'.
Sinclair W. Bell, 'Games and glory - Circus factions of the Roman Principate'.
Nina Butterfield, 'Julia Caesar - Women's importance to Roman politics'.
Philip Matyszak, 'Roman pets - The domestic menagerie'.
Medieval World
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 History, and Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy - are released on a bi-monthly basis in both paper and digital formats.