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May 2023
Vol. 11, No. 5
A Sea of Law: The Romans and Their Maritime World
By Emilia Mataix Ferrándiz
The sea was key for Rome’s success, but was also full of danger and risk. How did Roman jurists apply legal principles to deal with catastrophe and loss on the sea? Read More
The Maritime Transport of Sculptures in the Ancient Mediterranean
By Katerina Velentza
Sculptures recovered from shipwrecks are among the most tantalizing of finds. But what do we really know about the trade and transport of sculptures in antiquity? Read More
“Proto-Rams”: Piecing Together the Early History of Naval Ram Development
By Stephen DeCasien
The naval ram played a decisive role in ancient Mediterranean warfare. But where did the naval ram come from and how did it develop? Read More
Dig Deeper: Revisiting the Excavations of a Glass Workshop at Jalame el-Asafna
By Katherine A. Larson
How was glass made in antiquity? A new exhibit at the Corning Museum of Glass about the 4th-century glass workshop at Jalame el-Asafna offers fresh insights into this ancient craft. Read More
