McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow, Historical and Philosophical Studies, The University of Melbourne
Originally from Western Australia, I received my doctorate from the University of Oxford in 2022 as a Clarendon Scholar. My current work is about health in the ancient world, the subject of an upcoming book.
I am also involved in the editing of unpublished papyri from the Greco-Roman period.
Wrestling with bulls, meat-only diets and sex bans: how the ancient Olympians prepared
Aug 07, 2024 20:40 pm UTC| Sports
The Greek historian Arrian (c. 86-160 AD) said he appreciated the glory of victory at an Olympic games, but also warned it was very difficult to achieve: Do you wish to win an Olympic victory? So do I, by the gods!...
How can busy people also keep fit and healthy? Here’s what the ancient Greeks and Romans did
Jun 05, 2024 04:07 am UTC| Health
Many people today worry about how to find time to keep fit and healthy in the midst of their busy lives. Believe it or not, but this was also a problem in ancient times. So, how did ancient people deal with it? A...
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