Gillian Hovell

Gillian Hovell is an award-winning writer and author, public speaker, muddy archaeologist and passionate ancient historian who specialises in bringing the ancient world vividly to life and adding colour and depth to our modern lives by digging deep into the ancient world.

Born and bred in Surrey, and graduated in Latin and Ancient History, she moved to the Yorkshire Dales in 2003 and has been knee-deep in archaeology ever since.

As a professional public speaker, Gillian delights in sharing lively, engaging, entertaining and professional richly-illustrated talks on archaeology, the ancient world and Latin too. She lectures nationally, internationally, and on cruises and tours too so why not join her to enjoy a holiday full of fantastic sites, discovery, history and archaeology. Find out more on her website, www.muddyarchaeologist.co.uk.

PUBLICATIONS:

'Visiting the Past' unearthed the archaeology that is hiding all around us and demand has continued into the 4th revised, updated 4th edition released in 2023.

Roman Britain (Crimson publishing)

Numerous articles in diverse magazines

Gillian's next book will explore A Mediterranean Tour of the ancient sites and civilisations around the Mediterranean