Egyptian Magic, Meggido graves & Helen of Troy
Some thoughts on Egyptian magic and a story. In archaeology news read about the unexpected contents of a Bronze Age grave at Megiddo and Helen of Troy at the British Museum
Home »
Blog
Becoming a god, Mycenaean Kings & Cuneiform
I’ve shared excerpts from my work in progress portraying a Hittite king’s strange funeral. In archaeology news, read about Mycenaean kings and Leiden’s cuneiform collection.
Opening scenes, Hittite Royal Bones & Roman Tools
I’ve looked to The Godfather for writing inspiration. Read archaeology news about a rare find of Hittite bones and the Roman groma surveying tool.
Good Food, Egyptian Necropolis & Ur’s Size
Happy Thanksgiving. Read archaeology news about Egyptian mummies and statuettes & Ur’s size reconsidered
History Rhymes, Troy Exhibit & 17th C Witchcraft
The Nov featured article in HNR “History Rhymes: The Function and Importance of Historical Fantasy” In archaeology news, Troy at the British Museum and a dig to uncover 17th C witchcraft.
Review of A Sanctuary of Spirits by Leanna Renee Hieber
Hieber’s latest Spectral City novel, A Sanctuary of Spirits brings readers a dark tale where art, death, and the human yearning for exaltation collide in murderous ways.
First Draft Research and Archaeology News about Troy Exhibit & Cuneiform Cooking
I’m deep in research about Hattusha while drafting the next book. In archaeology news read about the new Troy exhibit and recipes from cuneiform tablets.
Baking Daggers and Archaeology News about Egyptian Coffins & a Bronze Age Warrior’s Kit
I’ve baked “bloody dagger” cookies for my book launches. In archaeology news read about the cache of Egyptian coffins and an intriguing battlefield warrior “kit” found in Germany.
Incomparable Power: Hittite Queens
Hittite queens had a surprising range of political, social and religious power. They held far more independence than the queens of surrounding realms such as Egypt and Babylonia. Puduhepa ruled in a society that gave her important legal rights, but she also made more extensive use of those rights than any other Hittite queen. In a guest post I explain this queen and her incomparable power.
Two Launch Parties and Archaeology News about Herculaneum and Tenea
Join me for two launch events at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore, Nov 8, 7-8 pm and Nov 9, 2-3 pm. In archaeology news read about preserving Herculaneum paintings and excavating the Roman layer of the Greek “lost” city of Tenea.