our journal
The 39BC Journal is a study of scent, bathing and ritual — spanning ancient histories, bathing travel, fragrance ingredients and conversations with friends of the house.
Featured Articles
Why Texture Matters
Cleopatra and Mark Anthony: A Love Story
What’s in a Name?
Introducing Silk Veil
Cleopatra: Power, Preparation, and the Rituals That Endure
Why Oil Holds Scent
Cleopatra on the Cydnus: When Scent Became Strategy
Tuberose
Egyptian Caryatid Mirror: Ritual, Reflection, and Renewal
Cleopatra: Between Isis and Aphrodite
The Library of Alexandria