I think two things probably need explaining about this post, for everyone who knows me in the non-virtual world. The first is that ‘Abahachi’ is my well-established online identity (certainly well enough established that I have no intention of abandoning it now, however inconvenient it may prove in a context that’s a bit more closely related to my professional world); yes, this is Neville Morley. The second is that, under this alias, I intermittently produce music-related podcasts on one of the other blogs I frequent regularly. As it happens, the latest episode dealt with a selection of songs about ancient history, so the inauguration of a classics-related blog offers an ideal opportunity to try to add to my audience figures. Even better if I can stir up a bit of controversy: I’ve now come to the conclusion that the Nico song featured in this podcast is not merely puzzling but actively rubbish. Peter Hammill, on the other hand, offers a genuinely interesting take on the subject of Pompeii…
