Dr Tamara Lewit

Honorary Fellow, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, London

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Arts & Culture

The archaeology of olive oil in the ancient world

Olive oil is liquid gold. It’s been precious to humans for almost eight thousand years – used in everything from birth to death

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Arts & Culture

Beauty, wine and death in the ancient world

A new exhibition gives insights into the hidden lives of women, children, slaves and artisans of the ancient Graeco-Roman world

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Arts & Culture

Happy ancient Roman Mother’s Day

No breakfast in bed and a bouquet, on Roman Mother’s Day, women served their slaves and offered flowers to a goddess

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Arts & Culture

All rivers lead to Rome

Never mind the roads, rivers were the arteries of the Roman Empire, carrying food, fuel and livestock along important ancient trade routes

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Arts & Culture

What was it like to be a child in the Roman Empire?

As the researcher for a new children’s novel set in Ancient Roman times, archaeologist Tamara Lewit found herself hunting for answers to questions she’d never considered

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Arts & Culture

A pressing matter: Ancient Roman food technology

Researchers show that an Ancient Roman text has long been misinterpreted, shedding new light on how innovation in olive oil and wine presses developed

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