In previous centuries, belief in fate was strong. Kismet, karma, destiny, the will of a god or gods were the ways people accepted good or bad fortune. Going further back, Greeks and (the especially superstitious) Romans were extremely wary of the Fates.
Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos were the three Moirai, the version of the […]
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The ringtone echoed through the trees around the lake.
Mel grabbed her phone.
‘Des Pittones. Bonjour.’
‘Mel! Mel!’
‘Mum?’ Mel turned over and pulled herself up on her elbows. Her fair hair, damp from swimming, fell both sides of her face. […]
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The Ermine Street Guard (Photo: Caroline Morton)
Over the years I’ve been asked in interviews why Rome fascinates me and how it led to me imagining Roma Nova. I reveal all…
What period of history particularly inspires or interests you? Why? Rome! It’s almost visceral. It’s gripped me since I walked on that […]
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