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Brian McConnell

About Brian McConnell

Brian McConnell holds degrees in Archaeology and Classical Studies. He has been a working member of multiple archaeological labs at both The American University in Cairo and Indiana University, his Alma Mater. He is currently an adjunct professor of History and Anthropology. Brian has experience with early and Roman Egypt, the archaeology of the Roman frontier, ancient coins, the science of pottery, and Roman & Greek Literature.

The Coins of the Iceni Revolt: Honor and Removal

April 21, 2014 by Brian McConnell 1 Comment

The Coins of the Iceni Revolt: Honor and Removal

Iconic but defeated Queen Baudicca appeared on an ancient coin, while victorious Roman governor Paulinus got fired – and didn’t even get his face on a coin.

Barbarians, Gold, and the Rising Roman Empire

January 22, 2014 by Brian McConnell Leave a Comment

Barbarians, Gold, and the Rising Roman Empire

Barbarians used gold as currency to purchase goods from the Romans or in metalsmithing to create ornaments and other objects from the soft yellow metal.

The Coins of Claudius to Queen Boudica

November 11, 2013 by Brian McConnell Leave a Comment

The Coins of Claudius to Queen Boudica

When Rome’s ties to Britain collapse, it is up to an unlikely Emperor to launch an invasion. One of history’s greatest women rises up against the empire.

The History and Coins of Roman Britain: Caesar, Commius, and Cunebelinus

September 12, 2013 by Brian McConnell 1 Comment

The History and Coins of Roman Britain: Caesar, Commius, and Cunebelinus

The story of Roman Britain can be told not only through the historians who recorded it, but in the hard archaeological data found in its ancient coins.

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