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Jessica Suess

Jessica holds a BA Hons in History and Archaeology from the University of Queensland and an MPhil in Ancient History from the University of Oxford, where she researched the worship of the Roman emperors. She worked for Oxford University Museums for 10 years before relocating to Brazil. She is mad about the Romans, the Egyptians, the Vikings, the history of esoteric religions, and folk magic and gets excited about the latest archaeological finds.

Education:University of Oxford (2007)MPhil Ancient HistoryUniversity of Queensland (2004)BA Hons History & ArchaeologyExpertise:

History

Ancient History

Roman History

Norse Mythology

The Vikings

Ancient Egypt

Folk Magic

Member since: Sep 25, 2023Location: BrazilPublished posts: 49

Articles by Jessica Suess

Snorri Sturluson: Our Most Important Source for Norse Myth?

Apotheosis: How the Romans Made Men Into Gods

What did apotheosis mean to the ancient Romans and how did it pave the way for the deification of the Roman emperors?

The Roman Consuls: The Foundation of Political Power in Ancient Rome

The consuls were Rome’s most powerful magistrates, created to fill the void left behind by the kings. Discover the history of the Roman consulship.

Sejanus: The Praetorian Prefect With Imperial Ambitions

Sejanus was a Praetorian Prefect close to Tiberius who had imperial designs.

Hel: The Giantess Queen of the Norse Underworld Helheim

Hel is the goddess of the underworld in Norse mythology. The daughter of Loki, the queen of Helheim has absolute power over the dead.

How True Is the Saga of Egil Skallagrimsson (Viking Hero)?

How Did Aboriginal Australians Reach Australia 50,000 Years Ago?

Aboriginal Australians are the oldest First Nations people, having arrived in Australia at least 50,000 years ago. How did they make the intrepid journey?

Olaf Tryggvason: The Christian Viking’s Life & Death

Is the Flood Myth Universal? Flood Myths From Around the World

Cultures around the world share a flood myth about a great deluge that destroyed mankind, except for a few souls who survived on a boat.

Astrolabes & Sextants: How Our Ancestors Navigated the High Seas

The Colosseum’s Inaugural Games: 100 Days of Spectacles

If you were in Rome for the inaugural games of the Colosseum, what kinds of spectacles and entertainment could you expect to see?

The Real Bjorn Ironside: Ragnar Lodbrok’s Most Famous Son

Bjorn Ironside is one of the most famous Vikings in popular culture, but who was the real warrior behind the legend?