Israël Finkelstein

The Forgotten Biblical Kingdom

One of the world’s greatest archaeologists reveals what the Bible doesn’t tell us.

Clifford Ando

Law and Empire The Invention of Rome’s Legal System and Historical Reality

A study of the Roman legal system, in light of the history of the Empire

Giulia Sissa

Sex and Sensuality in the Ancient World

This fascinating study of the “art of lovemaking” in Ancient Greece and Rome offers an essential lesson for today

Denis Knoepfler

Narcissus and the Greek City

In this remarkable, erudite and beautifully written investigation, a renowned expert in Ancient Greek history sets out to uncover the true historic origins of a familiar figure from Greek mythology — Narcissus.

Guy G. Stroumsa

The End of Sacrifice Religious Changes in Late Antiquity