Ross King

Los Angeles

TV Radio Host Actor Producer Failed Footballer Best selling author with Shari Low. Good Morning Britain/ITV Lorraine. Management: [email protected]

Articles

Ancient Rome: How Caligula went from being a beloved ruler to one of the most cruel emperors

2 weeks ago | scroll.in | Ross King

Caligula proved a popular choice as emperor, both in Rome and in the provinces. He was not only the son of Germanicus but also the grandson, on his mother’s side, of Marcus Agrippa, and the great-grandson of both Augustus and Mark Antony. Although without meaningful military experience, he was popular with the Roman troops: many fondly remembered the pint-sized, uniformed child who, from the age of two, had served as a mascot on his father’s campaigns against the Germans.
The future of science is automation

Mar 2, 2024 | eastangliabylines.co.uk | Ross King

Thanks to the widespread availability of food and medical care, the ability to travel, and many other scientific and technological developments, billions of people today are living better lives than kings of centuries past. It is deeply surprising to me how little appreciated this astonishing fact is. Of course, despite all the progress we’ve made, the world faces many challenges in the 21st century: climate change, pandemics, poverty and cancer, to name just a few.
The Shortest History of Italy by Ross King

Aug 17, 2023 | blackincbooks.com.au | Ross King

'Italian history has always been about resilience and rebirth ... It is a country that for so many centuries has offered up visions of the wonders to which we humans, at our very best, can aspire.'Italy was the centre of Europe's first worldwide empire and the home of the Renaissance. Its political and cultural influences have encircled the globe. Today it is the fifth most visited country in the world. With a population of 60 million, it welcomes, each year, almost double that number of tourists.
Review | NetGalley

Jun 6, 2023 | netgalley.co.uk | Shari Low |Ross King
The Fall

Apr 28, 2023 | netgalley.co.uk | Shari Low |Ross King