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Tales From the Knowne World is a site dedicated to the study of jewelry, historical sex work, Ancient Rome, reenactment, history, fashion, & a touch of random.
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I’m going to be talking Roman Jewelry: Saturday, February 13th at the University of Atlantia (see below for more info).
Latest article: Getting the Roman Look: Eyeshadow (A Modern Alternative)
“A Brief Overview of Roman Jewelry” was published in Northshield’s December newsletter, The Northwatch.
Recent Posts
- Getting the Roman LookCheap & Easy: Eyeshadow Here’s your Roman makeup hack of the day, which I will eventually do a class on.
- ALL THAT BLING (SUN)ALL THAT BLING: AN INTRODUCTION TO ROMAN JEWELRY 1 BCE to 2 CE
- A Peak At The FascinumThe fascinum (or phallus or Divine Penis) was a cult like object. It was used to ward off evil (the evil eye) and for protection, versus something sexual as one may think. It was celebrated, worshiped, and its likeness was used in celebrations. It has been found depicted on rings, pendants, […]
- Sex Workers in Ancient RomeTo discuss sex workers in Ancient Rome is to part with our ideas and ideals of the modern view of sex work and sex. For in Ancient Rome, sex work was a vital part of both the economy and the social structure. It was an accepted, and considered necessary, part of […]
Upcoming Events & Classes
Intro to Roman Jewelry
Saturday, February 13th
2:30 PST/3:30 MST/4:30 CST/5:30 EST
January 11th to February 10th. Registration is required and is open from
Yep, I’ll be teaching this class again. Well, not really the same class as I alter it every time I teach it. Always learning more. If you’re unfamiliar with my class, Introduction to Roman Jewelry focuses Roman jewelry from the 1st century BCE to the 2nd century CE. I cover such topics as, but not limited to, social status, what is jewelry and what is not, amulets, extent finds, the history of jewelry, and the different kinds.
Knowne World Courtesans: 2021 Gulf Wars Virtual Courtesan College
Starting March 17th at 9AM CST and Ending March 21st at 5PM CST
No pre-registration required.
I will definitely be teaching but I’m not exactly sure what yet.
Recreating Roman Jewelry
A collection of jewelry recreated from the Early Roman Empire.
Current Research Projects
Body Chains In The Ancient World
The Cult of Isis & The Meretrix
Sex As Slander: The Vilification of Powerful Roman Women
Dressing The Female Roman Persona
Gender in Ancient Rome
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