Egypt built a new museum to house some of its most famous mummies and royal treasures. The remains of Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut, the female Pharaoh, among many others, now have a beautiful new home. To celebrate and, let’s be honest, to draw tourists back to Egypt, the government put on a spectacular parade.
A guest post from M.K. Tod. She has set her latest novel, Paris in Ruins, in an iconic place at a time of great upheaval and conflict–during the Prussian invasion of 1870. It is a novel of the human spirit overcoming the worst of times.
If you’re up for a bit of exciting virtual travel, come along to ancient Athens in 3D and see the Acropolis in all its classical glory or the agora as Socrates walked through it.
My review of The Steel Beneath the Silk, set in 11th C England. Bracewell brings Emma to life with meticulous research and powerful writing.
I’m sharing a fun podcast interview from the intrepid duo of sword-wielding pirate librarians, Jenn and Mary of Casing the Cover. They got down to the details of my cover art and then we also dove into the history and the fantasy of my novels. We had a blast together and I hope you’ll have a good time listening in.
The renewed Pompeii excavations bring us many delights, including a stunningly decorated neighborhood cook-shop. Enjoy a 3D virtual reconstruction as well as details from the official Pompeii website.
We all adore our pets, but historians often deny such loving relationships with dogs and cats in the ancient world. Now there’s some hard evidence for ancient fuzzy feelings.
My review of Elegy to Murder by Priscilla Royal. Royal’s latest medieval mystery shows a master crafter of historical fiction in her prime. A highly recommended addition to this long-running marvel of a series.
A grand villa buried under Pompeii’s ash has revealed a unique find: a ceremonial chariot, all decorated up for a parade or marriage procession.
Historical Novels Review is the definitive review magazine for all historical fiction published in English, including historical fantasy. I’m pleased to share an excerpt from their review of my latest novel, Of Kings and Griffins in the February issue.
