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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Interweaving a love of history and YA fantasy, part II
For those of you who’ve read a few of my previous posts you know that I’m a bit of a history nerd. I’m not formally trained in any way, no degree or even a minor. It’s just something that has always interested me. I was the kind of kid who… Read more“Interweaving a love of history and YA fantasy, part II”