LUCAS Explains #2: What would happen to Brexit negotiations if the EU put the Roman emperor Trajan in charge?

On January 31st, the United Kingdom formally left the European Union. Negotiations were, and continue to be, long and difficult. Could things have turned out differently? Renske Janssen explains how a Roman emperor might have approached the situation.

Renske Janssen • February 25, 2020

The Crux of the Matter: The Truths and Fictions of Crucifixions

How did Roman crucifixions work? And did medieval artists depict the Crucifixion accurately? An ancient historian and a medievalist combine forces to shed their light on matters of the cross.

Lieke Smits and Renske Janssen • October 17, 2019

Dancing on Ruins: Rome’s political afterlife

Vast and powerful, the Roman Empire has always been used as a parallel for modern politics. These days, however, Rome might just need a PR-campaign.

Renske Janssen • August 31, 2017

Who’s with me? Cultural Identity and the Alexandrian riots of 38 CE

Disputes about cultural identity can be traced throughout history. In the first century C.E., Alexandria was one of the most diverse, multicultural cities of the Roman Empire. In 38 CE large-scale riots broke out between Greek and Jewish Alexandrians.

Renske Janssen • April 27, 2017

The Emperor’s New Laws

Research has a habit of catching up with you everywhere and anywhere.

Renske Janssen • September 15, 2016

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LUCAS Explains #2: What would happen to Brexit negotiations if the EU put the Roman emperor Trajan in charge?

The Crux of the Matter: The Truths and Fictions of Crucifixions

Dancing on Ruins: Rome’s political afterlife

Who’s with me? Cultural Identity and the Alexandrian riots of 38 CE

The Emperor’s New Laws