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You can find all the details of my books and a little bit about me on this website. I also enjoy discussions with readers on my Facebook page. Here are some of most recent posts:

Stoats are rare and beautiful. I have only seen them a handful of times. It was particularly upsetting, therefore, to see not just these two..

8 likes, 19 comments ⋅ 16 hours ago

Brothels, bars and betting shops - last surviving remnant of ancient Rome's Circus Maximus opened to the public after seven year restoration

I had forgotten about this ‘new’ archaeological site in Rome. I still cannot wait to see it! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/16/brothels-bars-and-betting-shops—last-surviving-remnant-of-anci/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=flipboard

Brothels, bars and betting shops - last surviving remnant of ancient Rome's Circus Maximus opened to the public after seven year restoration Brothels, bars and betting shops - last surviving remnant of ancient Rome's Circus Maximus opened to the public after seven year restoration telegraph.co.uk After seven years of careful excavation and restoration, tourists can now explore the 2,800-year-old remains of the Circus Maximus, once the largest and most impressive monument of ancient Rome.

129 likes, 14 comments ⋅ 2 days ago

The Waterboys - Red Army Blues

Forget ‘Whole of the Moon’ – this, my friends, is THE best Waterboys song ever. Based on real events too – so sad. https://youtu.be/xRFTTjKtlUU

15 likes, 5 comments ⋅ 2 days ago

Photos from Ben Kane's post

Sydney, 2000…dancing to Blink 182 with my cousin and great friend, Simon McFadden. Seems like more than 17 years ago…

33 likes, 5 comments ⋅ 5 days ago

Roman pupils did not always enjoy their lessons, it seems – much as students might not today. Landesmuseum Trier.

29 likes, 4 comments ⋅ 5 days ago

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