History Mysteries of Caroline Lawrence

Topics linked to the historical novels for kids by Caroline Lawrence: The Roman Mysteries, The P.K. Pinkerton Mysteries, The Roman Quests, the Time Travel Diaries and more!

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Fun with First Lines

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illustration by Linzie Hunter Some people collect stamps, Star Wars action figures or ceramic pigs. I collect first lines. I love...

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Ideas 4 Teachers

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I deas for Teachers based on the Roman Mysteries by Caroline Lawrence THE FIRST LESSON OF HISTORY: NO TOILET PAPER! Romans used a sp...

Monday, July 15, 2019

Roman Mysteries Themes and Topics

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In each of the 17 books in my Roman Mysteries series, I have consciously embedded a Greek Myth. This short guide tells which ones and als...

Thursday, June 27, 2019

ADORN: Protective Roman Jewellery

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Many people who lived in ancient times believed that when you looked at something your eyes would emit little particles of fire, (a bit...

Saturday, March 09, 2019

Time Travel Diaries

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In 2003, London builders were digging foundations for a new block of flats about half a mile south of the Tate Modern when they came acro...

Tuesday, August 07, 2018

Crazy Dead Romans!

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I f you go down to Canary Wharf today you’re in for a big surprise. At the Museum of London Docklands there is an exhibition called Roma...

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The Sherlock Holmes of Roman Kent

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Hector the dog, an archaeologist's best friend by Caroline Lawrence ‘There’s a bit of ragstone,’ says Simon Elliott for perhaps...

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Caroline Lawrence: I write The Roman Mysteries, The P.K. Pinkerton Mysteries & lots more! (photo Ed Miller)

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