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Karwansaray Publishers is an independent publishing house of non-fiction books and magazines: @AncientHistMag @ancientwarfare @MedievalWorldCC and @wssmagazine
Zuthpen, The Netherlands
Joined December 2013
A family handed over a 13th century book to the National Library of Norway. Conservator Chiara Palandri says its pages were made of calfskin parchment & that the cover appears to be hairy sealskin. The strap is thought to have been made from reindeer hide
sciencenorway.no
The little book is so rare that the National Library of Norway is bringing in experts from around the world to learn more.
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The Roman Empire’s Entire Road Network Just Got Mapped, and It’s Mind-Blowing A new study identified over 68,000 more miles of ancient Roman roads than were previously known.
gizmodo.com
A new study identified over 68,000 more miles of ancient Roman roads than were previously known.
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We advertise the Online archive ( https://t.co/cThwbQvAz6) as a really neat way to read AW and access back issues, but it's particularly convenient for us too when planning themes as I don't instantly remember what we've done. Yet I can still see so many options! Ideas welcome!
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Charred Loaves of bread, dated to the 7th-8th century AD, with Christian representations and Greek inscriptions, have been discovered in Turkey
labrujulaverde.com
An archaeological excavation campaign carried out at the Topraktepe site, corresponding to the ancient city of Irenopolis, has yielded a discovery of extraordinary scientific significance: five...
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A c. 12,000 year old T-shaped pillar, carved with a face on its upper section, has been discovered at the Neolithic site of Karahantepe in southeastern Türkiye. Photo credit Ministry of Culture and Tourism https://t.co/FSkDJMmbPZ
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Studies of layers of 12 bearded vulture nests in the mountains of southern Spain have revealed some quite unexpected nesting materials!
archaeology.org
CIUDAD REAL, SPAIN—According to a Phys.org report, scientists led by Antoni Margalida of the Institute […]
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'Rare' #medieval hair accessory uncovered at Eilean Donan Castle
bbc.com
The gravoir was used for neatly parting hair and creating elaborate hairstyles.
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For the 1st time it will be possible to access the Suburban Baths at Herculaneum Archaeological Park during ongoing restoration work. From September 14 to November 30, 2025, visitors will be able to discover never-before-opened rooms
finestresullarte.info
From Sept. 14 to Nov. 30, 2025, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park will make the restoration site of the Suburban Baths, an extraordinary Roman building with unseen rooms, marble floors, decorations...
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Want access to the entire archive of Medieval World: Culture & Conflict? Try it free for 7 days - https://t.co/FcPbcU4mp8
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Do you read Ancient History, Ancient Warfare, or Medieval World? Did you use to? We'd love to hear what you think of the magazines and how they could be improved! Let us know this August in the reader survey! https://t.co/YgzIMmCKtC
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Don't forget to fill in this year's Great Wargaming Survey! It finishes on the 31st August. It'll only take a few minutes of your time. https://t.co/qm8Y0Expp7 And don't forget to take the https://t.co/2WA61Wbe0t!
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New! Ancient Warfare 103 has been delivered and is now ready for shipping https://t.co/y74XvO1V1K
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Do you read Ancient Warfare (or did you use to)? If so, we’d love to hear from you in our short Reader Survey: https://t.co/IkhR16e02P There’s a discount coupon and three free issues (@AncientHistMag, @MedievalWorldCC and AW) for your time
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A glimpse of two of the four pages of news stories I reported for fab issue 102 of @ancientwarfare magazine, which has just been published by @Karwansaray. Grab your copy now!
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Freyja was buried in Aska, Östergötland 🇸🇪. You can read more about this particular Freyja, the völva’s grave she was found in, and the recent recognition of a major meadhall in the grave’s vicinity in the current edition of @MedievalWorldCC.
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How did ancient history inspire J.R.R. Tolkien? What was ancient family life like? Who was Publius Ventidius? You can learn all this and more with the Ancient History Online subscription, giving you access Ancient History's entire back catalogue! https://t.co/NmkBw5cw3M
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New! Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy 136 has been delivered and is now ready for shipping https://t.co/OKrclUODfO
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Have you ever wondered why there are so many tyrants in antiquity? What did it even mean to be a tyrant in antiquity? In the lates issue of Ancient History, you can learn all about ancient tyranny. You can order Ancient History 55 here: https://t.co/ecaUjDSTzq
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With the Ancient History Online subscription, you can access Ancient History's entire back catalogue! There is so much you can check out. You can learn about the cities of Pergamon and Nineveh, Roman Britain, and Egypt during the reign of Cleopatra! https://t.co/NmkBw5cw3M
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