Western democracy traces its roots to Rome and its antecedent the Greek city states. While many cultures, including the traditions of the Iroquois confederation, influenced the US constitution, the founding fathers were most inspired by the Roman Republic. In mythology, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, who were suckled… Read more“Map Monday, Rome and the Cost of Protecting the Empire”
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Map Monday, Roman Roads an Enduring Legacy of Empire
Roman roads were both a product of empire and a key ingredient to its success. Traditionally founded on 21 April 753 BC, Rome didn’t formally become an Empire until 27 BC. That’s when the Senate named Octavian princeps (first citizen). With nothing more than waning traditions restraining them, he and… Read more“Map Monday, Roman Roads an Enduring Legacy of Empire”
Interview with Historical Fiction Author Kathryn Bashaar
Welcome to my blog interviews with novelists, poets, short story authors, scriptwriters, biographers, agents, publishers and more. Today’s is with author Kathryn Bashaar. Armen: Hello, Kathy. Please tell us something about yourself, and how you came to be an author. KATHY: I am a very rooted person. Married to the… Read more“Interview with Historical Fiction Author Kathryn Bashaar”