It might seem odd to take such an interest in the events of two or more millennia ago, but we love Classics at Five Books, and have a rich store of book recommendations, from Classics books for teenagers (including two novels) to the best grammar book if you want to actually learn Latin or Greek. You can find all our book recommendations here. One book we particularly recommend for anyone interested in delving into the literature of the period is Twelve Voices, by Maria Wyke and Five Books interviewee Chris Pelling. HOWEVER, if that doesn’t satisfy the Classicist in your life, here’s our selection of non-book gifts: all designed to take them back to that idyllic era when throwing people to the lions was a spectator sport and poisoning a shortcut to political power.
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Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero...do you know all the Roman emperors? This poster is a great way to refresh your memory.
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The combination of eating a chocolate and being reminded of the hero of the Battle of Thermopylae is irresistible for most Classicists. Joking aside, these are actually really good Belgian chocolates and it's quite surprising to see them for sale outside a boutique store.
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Puzzles are just so much fun to do while sitting around with family. This 3D puzzle is a good one, though we also like the Ravensburger 2D one of the Forum Romanum (Ravensburger puzzle no. 14759)
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This is a highly acclaimed board game. But a warning: it's difficult to get the hang of it.
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The Romans spent a long time in Britain and around Europe and EU-based Classicists can have hours of fun at the weekend searching for old Roman coins. (Apologies to US-based Classicists that this option is not available).
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Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero...do you know all the Roman emperors? This poster is a great way to refresh your memory.
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The combination of eating a chocolate and being reminded of the hero of the Battle of Thermopylae is irresistible for most Classicists. Joking aside, these are actually really good Belgian chocolates and it's quite surprising to see them for sale outside a boutique store.
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Puzzles are just so much fun to do while sitting around with family. This 3D puzzle is a good one, though we also like the Ravensburger 2D one of the Forum Romanum (Ravensburger puzzle no. 14759)
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This is a highly acclaimed board game. But a warning: it's difficult to get the hang of it.
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The Romans spent a long time in Britain and around Europe and EU-based Classicists can have hours of fun at the weekend searching for old Roman coins. (Apologies to US-based Classicists that this option is not available).
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