Roman Music: String Things

I hope everybody is ready for some history about ancient instruments. And I hope you’ll also…

Roman Music: Lost Melodies

Unlike the visual arts, music from the ancient world was pretty much lost until the second…

Griff Hosker: Author of Adventure

I’m hosting another guest blogger this week, and one I’m most thrilled to have join us.…

Rome in Technicolor: Statuary & Busts

Before beginning this week’s blog, I wanted to comment that it’s been such a privilege to…

The Lydiard Chronicles: Tracing the Path of my Ancestors

We are taking a respite from Roman Art this week to feature an author whose work…

Rome in Technicolor: Mosaics

Before I begin this week’s blog, I’d like to congratulate Tawney Miller for winning my Summer…

Among the Insane: Nellie Bly’s Daring Undercover Journalism

THIS WEEK’S BLOG IS BORDERLINE CRAZY! Last year, I had the privilege of attending the bi-annual Historical…

Rome in Technicolor: Wall-Paintings

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Crusader Knights

Welcome back to the blog! This week, I’d like to introduce a special guest, author Mary…

Through My Lens #5: Philippi

Before I launch into this week’s blog-post, be sure to subscribe to my website so you’re…

Through My Lens: #4 Ephesus

Don’t forget, it’s GIVEAWAY TIME!!! On Sunday, June 7th, I’ll be drawing a name of one…

Historical Fiction Spotlight: The Road To Liberation

This week’s blog features an exciting and dramatic preview of a brand new book: THE ROAD…

Through My Lens: #3 Alexandria by Land

Before diving into this week’s blog, it’s GIVEAWAY TIME! On Wednesday, June 10th, I’ll be giving…

Through My Lens: #2 Alexandria’s Great Harbor

Before I begin this week’s post, I wanted to invite you to explore the rest of…

Through My Lens: The Forum Romanum

The most common thing readers typically ask is for me to tell them about my research.…

Hygiene, Latrines, & a Xylospongium

These past few weeks in quarantine have made so many people more appreciative of what they…

Anne Easter Smith on “A Passion For One’s Subject”

One of the things that makes being an author such a joy is meeting and getting…

The Pilum: Terror in the Air

Picture this: You are a Roman legionary in attack-mode. You are in the middle of a…