On why the Romans always won:The first umpire: … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
(Thanks, Justin Mansfield for this one!) … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
A Black Odyssey
CirceI want every single person everywhere to come to the Michael C. Carlos Museum and check out the show, Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey. Why?Because It. Is. Breathtaking. Seriously, you guys. The colors. The juxtapositions. The energy. The vibrant reimaginings--it's all there.Odysseus and the Sirens.There is something extraordinary and magical about the fusion of this … [Read more...] about A Black Odyssey
FRIDAY FUNNIES–ANCIENT STYLE!
Today's Theme: Saturnalia!(Double click image to make it bigger.)(Okay, this one doesn't have anything to do with Saturnalia...I just LOVE Grumpy Cat. Oh wait, in ancient Rome people did wear festive, red, pointy hats during Saturnalia! That's the connection....yeah....) … [Read more...] about FRIDAY FUNNIES–ANCIENT STYLE!
The Historical Guide to Cleopatra’s Daughter, Selene
Cleopatra Selene was the only daughter of Queen Cleopatra VII and the Roman general, Mark Antony. I've tried to answer the most common questions I get asked about her: 1. Is she a "real" figure in history? When I first started kicking around the idea of writing a historical fiction novel about Queen Cleopatra VII’s only surviving child, her daughter, Selene, most people … [Read more...] about The Historical Guide to Cleopatra’s Daughter, Selene
