Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
Contributing Writer
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E P Wohlfart decided at age 14 that she was going to move to Scotland for university. Once there, she often sat in class thinking to herself: "I'm a Celtic major, why do I have to learn so much about Roman emperors and historians?" Soon, those emperors and historians consumed her and she graduated with a degree in Classical Archaeology.
After university Emma worked in the private Heritage Education sector, teaching Stone Age archaeology and crafts. Since then, she has started a freelancing business specialising in ancient history and archaeology.
Emma has participated on excavations in the Caucasus and the Middle East and her archaeological photography has featured in Britain's Ecologist magazine.
Latest Articles
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Londinium – the Early History & Foundation of Roman London
London did not grow organically out of a small settlement. It was chosen by the Romans specifically for a regional capital, and for good reasons.
Aug 2, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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With a Dog in France – Travel, Hotels, Restaurants & Sightseeing
The French love dogs, which is great for those hoping to bring theirs on holiday! Dogs are welcome nearly everywhere, but there are some things to consider.
Jul 21, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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Living and Shopping Medieval Style at the Foteviken Viking Faire
For one week every summer, hundreds of vikings and thousands of modern visitors flock to Foteviken in southern Sweden to fight, feast and shop.
Jun 10, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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Ancient Roman Desserts – What Did They Eat?
There was no refined sugar in ancient Rome, but they still made lavish desserts: fruit platters, candies, soufflés, puddings, ice cream and cake.
Apr 14, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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Ancient Roman Desserts – Pastries, Cakes and Biscuits
Though Roman dessert pastries had to be made without sugar, butter or baking powder, the Roman kitchen included forms of baklava, doughnuts and sponge cake.
Apr 12, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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Biblical Coins of Ancient Judea – Maccabees, Herod, Pilate & More
Ancient Judea rarely issued coins of their own, but there are still many coins of biblical importance, of Old and New Testament alike.
Apr 7, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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Roman Tattoos and Tattoo Removal
The ancient Latin word for tattoo is "stigma" and its modern meaning encapsulates Roman views of tattoos. Some were religious, but mostly one would want them removed.
Apr 6, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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Ancient Greek Love Magic – Spells for Separation
In ancient Greece even jealousy had magical solutions. With the help of a witch the scorned could separate those starstruck lovers with hate and lack of sexual function.
Mar 2, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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Ancient Greek Love Magic – Spells for Attraction
In ancient Greece all forms of unrequited love had magical solutions. The lover could send Eros to do his bidding, curse the loved into her arms, or use aphrodisiacs.
Mar 1, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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Empusa Seduces a Man to Eat
In ancient Greece, where female sexuality was an object of fear, some believed in Empusa: a terrible she-demon, who seduced young men to feast on their flesh and blood.
Feb 2, 2010
- Emma Oxenby Wohlfart
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