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Far Edges of the Known World
Book • 2024
In this major work, Owen Rees offers a new perspective on ancient civilizations by turning attention to the peripheries of the ancient world.
The book tells the stories of everyday ancient people and highlights how archaeological excavations have revealed new insights into cultures that are often overlooked.
Rees's approach expands the horizon of ancient history, bringing little-known places and their amazing histories to the forefront.
The book tells the stories of everyday ancient people and highlights how archaeological excavations have revealed new insights into cultures that are often overlooked.
Rees's approach expands the horizon of ancient history, bringing little-known places and their amazing histories to the forefront.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Patrick Wyman
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Interview with Dr. Owen Rees (Book, The Far Edges of the Known World releases 9/30/25)
Mentioned by Dr. Owen Rees as his brand new book exploring the peoples and cities often overlooked that lived at and beyond the edges of the ancient Mediterranean world.
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The Scythians
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Spencer Mizen
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Wolfmen and amazons: why did the Greeks and Romans demonise their neighbours?
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Maggie Freeman
The Far Edges of the Known World: A New History of the Ancient Past
Mentioned as Owen Rees' book, which explores life in the borderlands of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
The Far Edges of the Known World: A New History of the Ancient Past
Mentioned as recently published by Owen Rees and published by Norton Press.
Owen Rees, "The Far Edges of the Known World: Life Beyond the Borders of Ancient Civilization" (Norton, 2025)
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Maggie Freeman
The Far Edges of the Known World: A New History of the Ancient Past
