Private Istanbul Tours
A lot has been said and written about Istanbul. Still, the city is an endless source of information. It’s definitely worth trying getting to...
The Mythical east
Ancient history as commonly retold in European and American societies is pervaded by a great and deluding absence. When it suits us, we can...
Another king from the western city of Epidamnos
And after this there will arise another king from the western city of Epidamnos, which is in Latin Dyracchium. The name of the king...
Heliopolis not long after 502
The oracle was written at or near Heliopolis not long after 502. It certainly predates the death of Anastasius, but it also prophesies that...
From Arles to Treves
The second child of Constantine and Fausta was born soon JL after they moved from Arles to Treves. It was a girl and though...
Jerking open the door
Before Constantine could shout a warning to the eunuch who had taken his place in the bed, he heard a muted cry of triumph...
Constantine assured her
“What is it, dearest?” he asked.
“I almost betrayed you by believing Father was sincere, when he seized control here,” she admitted.
“I knew you had...
Came from Milan with Maximian
“Are you sure you aren’t spinning daydreams again?” “Centurions run the army and through it the Empire; you should know that by now. I...
Fausta had spent every possible moment
In the week he had been in Rome, he and Fausta had spent every possible moment together and his desire for her had risen...
Constantine was afraid
“My sole ambition is to do my duty as a soldier and a Roman, Augustus,” Constantine said evenly.
“Do you deny trying to turn Fausta’s...
