Stephanie Dray
  • Home
  • About
  • Books
  • News & Events
  • For Book Clubs
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Fun
Select Page
Keeping it in the (Ptolemaic) Family

Keeping it in the (Ptolemaic) Family

by Stephanie Dray | Jan 12, 2012 | Cleopatra Selene, My Works

There are a whole slew of fantastically good reasons why incest is illegal and taboo, including the lasting psychological damage it does, and the dysfunctional family dynamics it creates. That said, there’s a good chance that the Ptolemaic Dynasty would have been...
Photos of Cleopatra Selene’s Lost World

Photos of Cleopatra Selene’s Lost World

by Stephanie Dray | Nov 15, 2011 | Cleopatra Selene, Daughters of the Nile, Lily of the Nile, Research, Song of the Nile

The ancient kingdom of Mauretania, once ruled by Juba II and Cleopatra Selene, is lost to the sands of time. But there are the ruins. I’ve posted photos of the area near Selene’s capital city, Iol-Caesaria, modern-day Cherchell Algeria. Now, thanks to...
How Rain, Grain & Cleopatra’s Daughter fed the Roman Empire

How Rain, Grain & Cleopatra’s Daughter fed the Roman Empire

by Stephanie Dray | Nov 2, 2011 | Articles, Cleopatra Selene, Daughters of the Nile, For Readers, Heroines, Lily of the Nile, Miscellany, Research, Song of the Nile

For much of its history, Rome depended upon Egypt for grain. While the Romans considered themselves an agricultural nation, and paid great homage to farming in literature, poetry, and art, the simple truth was that they couldn’t feed themselves. By the time Cleopatra...
The World as Cleopatra Selene & Juba II Would Have Known It

The World as Cleopatra Selene & Juba II Would Have Known It

by Stephanie Dray | May 20, 2011 | Cleopatra Selene, Daughters of the Nile, Lily of the Nile, Research, Song of the Nile

Many thanks to the Ancient World Mapping Center for giving me permission to post this map in anticipation of the release of Song of the Nile, my forthcoming novel about Cleopatra’s daughter. I’m delighted to be able to share it with readers.
The Fashion World of Cleopatra Selene and the Augustan Age

The Fashion World of Cleopatra Selene and the Augustan Age

by Stephanie Dray | Apr 25, 2011 | Articles, Cleopatra Selene, Daughters of the Nile, Lily of the Nile, Research, Song of the Nile

Cleopatra VII of Egypt was the most fashionable woman in the ancient world. Like a modern day celebrity, she set the trends. During her visit to Rome, she made such a sensation that Roman matrons imitated her hairstyles. It’s hard to believe that her daughter didn’t...
Pictures of Juba II & Cleopatra Selene’s Capital City

Pictures of Juba II & Cleopatra Selene’s Capital City

by Stephanie Dray | Mar 3, 2011 | Cleopatra Selene, Daughters of the Nile, For Readers, Heroines, Lily of the Nile, Research, Song of the Nile

The capital city of ancient Mauretania was Iol-Caesaria, which is located in modern day Cherchell, Algeria. It often helps me, when I’m writing, to have visual reminders of where my characters lived–to make the setting come alive. Frankly, very little of...
« Older Entries
Next Entries »
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
Copyright © 2000-2023 Stephanie Dray. All rights reserved. Privacy & Cookies Policy