Natasha Sheldon
Natasha Sheldon studied Ancient History and Archaeology at Leicester and Bristol Universities in the UK. She was awarded the Arnold Wycombe Gomme prize for Ancient History and holds a BA honours in Ancient History and Archaeology and a MA in Ancient History and Historiography.
Natasha researches and writes mainly on the subjects of ancient history and archaeology. Her specialist area is Roman history. Both of her dissertations in the field of magic and religion in the Roman Empire have been published. They are: The Origins and Meaning of Roman Witchcraft and Roman Magic and Religion in Late Antiquity. Natasha is currently involved in further research in this area.
Natasha has travelled widely across Europe and the Middle East and has firsthand experience of many ancient sites-Roman and otherwise. A few examples of sites she has explored are Pompeii, Herculaneum, Rome in Italy, Leptis Magna in Libya, Jerash in Jordan and Palmyra in Syria. There are many others!
Natasha has received the Editors choice award for the following Ancient history and Archaeology articles in Suite 101:
The Archaeology of Leptis Magna
The Excavation of Tintagel
She has also been praised by the Editor of history for her articles on Roman clothing: Roman men’s Clothing, the History of the Roman Toga, Roman women’s Clothes.
Natasha also writes travel articles. Many of her journeys have been motivated by her studies but also by her love of exploration-at home and abroad. She loves to experience other cultures. Adventures to date include riding camels in the Sahara, visiting Tripoli and having tea with the Bedouin. Her travel articles have been published in Suite101, Italianvisits.com and Travel Thru history.
Natasha’s website wwwancienthistoryarchaeology.com includes information of her travels and links to all her history articles on the web. It is a growing resource for anyone studying or interested in Ancient history and Archaeology.
She has written the 'Discovering Pompeii' historical travel guide which is published by Crimson Bamboo as part of the RAMA travel App. There are more to come!
Her personal writing blog can be found at www.blog.natashasheldon.com
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Aerial Photography
Aerial photography is a non-intrusive method of discovering and investigating archaeological sites
Dec 29, 2011
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The House of the Golden Bracelet
The House of the Golden Bracelet demonstrates that not all domestic architecture in Pompeii conformed to the standard atrium house style.
Nov 30, 2011
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Pompeii and the Earthquake of 62AD
In 62AD, the Campanian city of Pompeii was devastated by an earthquake. Did the disaster irrevocably damage the city or was it an opportunity for revitaliza
Oct 28, 2011
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Graffiti in Pompeii
Writing and pictures on the walls and tombs of Pompeii are a rich source of evidence for life in the town that brings the archaeology to life.
Sep 30, 2011
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Industry in Roman Leicester
Archaeological evidence shows a number of industries were important in Roman Leicester
Aug 28, 2011
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Baths, Basilicas and Temples: Civic Life in Roman Leicester
The Roman City of Leicester offered its citizens a full range of civic facilities including a forum, shopping Centre, temples and public baths.
Jul 24, 2011
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Housing in Roman Leicester
Provincial towns like Roman Leicester could boast elegantly decorated townhouses with bath suites and heating to rival elsewhere in the empire.
Jun 29, 2011
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The Roman Town of Leicester
Leicester is a typical example of a thriving Roman town in the province of Britain. Its growth can be traced through its archaeology.
May 3, 2011
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What is Experimental Archaeology?
Experimental archaeology tests archaeologist's theories about the past by replicating objects, activities and structures.
Apr 6, 2011
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Gifts for a Baby Shower
Gifts for a baby shower should celebrate the pregnancy as well as provide practical but special presents for the new arrival.
Feb 19, 2011
- Natasha Sheldon
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