VIDEO: Underground London: Discovering Relics of Ancient Rome with Dr. Alan Montgomery

Join local, art historian Dr. Alan Montgomery as he takes us on a captivating journey through the ancient history of London. Discover evidence of the city's Roman roots hidden beneath modern office blocks and medieval churches, including a Roman temple and bathhouse, and intricate mosaic pavements.

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About the expert:

Dr. Alan Montgomery was born and raised in Scotland but has spent most of his adult life in London. Having achieved an MA in Art History at Glasgow University, he worked for many years in the art world at both an international auction house and an antique dealer. In recent years he has returned to academia, achieving an MA in Classical Civilisation in 2011, and has recently completed a Ph.D. in which he analyzed eighteenth-century attitudes towards the ancient Roman world. In addition to his work for Context Travel, Alan also writes catalog essays on Contemporary Art for a leading auctioneer. Elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 2017, his first book, entitled 'Classical Caledonia', was published by Edinburgh University Press in August 2020.