Roman horseman (Author photo of Marcus Aurelius in the Capitoline)
Travelling in the ancient world was different, fundamentally different. Young (and not so young) men were by far the most mobile in the Ancient Rome over the whole period whether you count it to AD 476 (west) or 1453 (east) because they fought […]
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I’m known as a writer of alternative history thrillers featuring modern Praetorian heroines, Carina and Aurelia. That’s my “brand” and my deep interest. Not always a wise commercial decision, but these have been the stories I’ve itched to write.
But since JULIA PRIMA came out in August, I’ve been asked frequently what made me go […]
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Blacksmith tombstone, York Museum Trust (Author photo)
When looking at Julia’s home town of Virunum in an earlier post, I sketched lightly over Roman involvement. Never a good idea… Seriously, it was a long relationship lasting from the 2nd century BC through to the 5th century AD.
Dealing with Rome
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