Part I The Sands of Africa A.D. 202 I Tribunus ‘The Tribune’ It was a forgotten place, an ancient wasteland that must once have been privy to the great maw of battle between Gods and Titans. All was emptiness and heat, bleached bone and boredom. That such a place existed was beyond reason. […]
At the peak of Rome’s might a dragon is born among eagles, an heir to a line both blessed and cursed by the Gods for ages.
Lucius Metellus Anguis is a young warrior who is inspired by the deeds of his glorious ancestors and burdened by the knowledge that he must raise his family name from the ashes of the past. Having achieved a measure of success in the Emperor’s Legions in North Africa, Lucius is recalled to Rome where he finds himself surrounded by enemies, cast into the deadly arena of Roman politics.
Amid growing fears of treachery, Lucius meets a young Athenian woman who fills his darkening world with new-found hope. Their love grows, as does their belief that the Gods have planned their meeting but when an ancient oracle of Apollo utters a terrifying prophecy regarding his future, Lucius’ world is once more thrown into chaos. Ultimately, he must choose sides in a war that threatens to destroy his family, his faith and all that he has worked for.
Welcome to the Writing the Past Article Archive! Our blog, Writing the Past, was begun by Adam Alexander Haviaras back in 2009 as a way to share his research for his books on a wide range of topics from ancient and medieval history and archaeology. Over the years, many of our readers’ favourite posts became […]
Dear readers and fellow history-lovers, I’ve got something different to share with you this week. I’m taking part in a spectacular event from December 1st to 8th called the Holiday Historical Fiction Blowout! During this special promotion all of the authors involved with be offering their chosen books for just .99 cents in various on-line […]
Greetings history-lovers! Today we have a bit of a different post for you. I don’t know about you, but whenever I travel around the Mediterranean to visit museums and archaeological sites, one of the things that always draws my eye are mosaics. I can’t get enough of them to be honest. They fascinate me endlessly […]
When we think of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, there are several images that come to mind – massive armies, marble temples and palaces, risqué parties, and emperors behaving badly. Whether these are accurate or not is somewhat beside the point. Depending of the books they’ve read, or the movies they’ve watched, different people […]
Salvete, Readers and Romanophiles! Today, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our newest novel, Sincerity is a Goddess: A Dramatic and Romantic Comedy of Ancient Rome. It has been a little over a year since the research and writing started on this book and it has been, it must be said, an adventure of […]
Io Saturnalia, Romanophiles! It’s that time of year again, the time which the Roman poet Catullus referred to as optimo dierum, the ‘best of days’. From December the 17th to the 23rd, Romans and people across the Empire would celebrate Saturn, the Winter Solstice, and the Unconquerable Sun. It can only be described as a […]
What does it take to make a real Hero? In this vast world filled with mortals, what makes one stand out in the eyes of the Gods? These questions are not new. They’ve been explored in storytelling for millennia. They have inspired us and guided us, and forced us to take an honest look at […]
Hello Readers and History-Lovers! We’re very excited to announce that the The Blood Road, Book VI in our #1 best selling Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series is out now! This has been a long-time coming, and many of you who love the series have been exceptionally patient. Here is the synopsis: At the peak […]