In Syria, archaeologists uncovered a magnificently detailed mosaic depicting the Trojan War, Neptune and Hercules. I’m less thrilled than those quoted in the press because–well, the artist’s choice of subject does matter. But Hercules has some gorgeous muscles. Here’s my view.
Here’s my review of a quirky time-slip novel set in Egypt. A modern tourist tumbles into the ancient world and along with a cat-headed girl assists a mummy–and herself–to find happiness.
On my blog, an interview with Simon Rose about Revenge of the Witchfinder, 3rd bk in his Stone of the Seer series, historical fantasy for young adults.
With her Royal Spyness series, Rhys Bowen excels at giving readers lighthearted mysteries with a chewy under layer of thought-provoking elements. I particularly enjoyed Love and Death among the Cheetahs. Here’s my review.
Most ancient armor comes to us via burial goods, but we have virtually no grave gifts from the Hittites, so this bronze helmet from the Hittite royal city of Sapinuwa is a big deal and lots of fun. Even more so that it matches the famous King’s Gate at Hattusa.
What happened to King Tut’s faience and gold collar? Revealed in 1925, it was gone by 1968. Read the case of Tut’s missing collar.
Join me for a writers seminar on November 5, 12-4:15 pm in Elk Grove, California (near Sacramento). I’m teaching how to write better dialogue.
You’d think there wouldn’t be vast new archaeological discoveries in Egypt. In fact, recent years have brought to light both Amenhotep’s mortuary temple and an entire city, called Tehn Aten, or Dazzling Aten (the sun god). It’s all pretty extraordinary.
Here’s my review of Lesley Penelope’s engaging fantasy set in Washington, D.C. in 1925 that incorporates Black folk traditions of magic.
I’ve written before about the Griffin Warrior tomb, a fabulous unrobbed Mycenaean find at Pylos. But I can’t resist sharing this pleasant write up and photos in National Geographic. The “Griffin Warrior” tomb stands out as one of the great finds of this generation.
