Tag Archives: Theodora

The Eagle and The Swan: A Modern Take on an Ancient Tale Launches

Posted on November 12, 2013 by proverbs6to10

A new book about the ever fascinating Theodora. Following the pre-release of the first four instalments of the story, Erudition is pleased to announce that the complete edition of The Eagle and the Swan was launched on 7th November. It … Continue reading →

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Historical novels from Marie Heese and Ross Laidlaw

Posted on June 30, 2012 by proverbs6to10

I have just returned from walking Hadrian’s Wall – which I highly recommend – during which I decided to read some Roman historical fiction, and I thought I would share these books with you. by Tom Sawford I came across … Continue reading →

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Qsar-Libya a Byzantine oasis in the Libyan desert

Posted on October 27, 2011 by proverbs6to10

These mosaics are from the sixth century. Some lovely pictures from the ancient church of  Qsar-Libya. (the ancient city of Theodoureas). The city was rebuilt by Justinian in the name of his wife Theodora. The curious thing about this archaeological … Continue reading →

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Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore by Stella Duffy

Posted on July 27, 2010 by proverbs6to10

Tom Holland enjoys a rip-roaring ride with an empress. A new book out in hardback. Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore by Stella Duffy, 352pp, published by Virago, £12.99 First published in The Guardian, Saturday 17 July 2010 The grander the show of … Continue reading →

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The Popularity of Byzantium – Over 4,000 Blog Visits

Posted on February 15, 2010 by proverbs6to10

I am so pleased that so many of you keep on visiting the blog and that the variety of topics is drawing in ever larger audiences. It took five months for our first 1,000 MyByzantine Blog visits; three months for the … Continue reading →

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The Secret History by Procopius

Posted on July 12, 2009 by proverbs6to10

I have recently finished reading “The Secret History” by Procopius. He was the personal secretary to Emperor Justinian’s excellent General Belisarius. It was Belisarius who fought and held off the Persians in the East, and then defeated the Vandals in … Continue reading →

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