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Io Saturnalia! A Holiday Party Tray, Ancient Roman Style #foodiefriday

December 16, 2011

Guest Post by Heather Domin

December used to be a month – now it’s a whole year. ~Seneca

I think many of us can relate to this ancient observation by Seneca. From its origin as a single holy day in Continue reading →

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Why Regency England Enthusiasts Should Love Augustan Age Rome

April 4, 2011

It may come as a surprise to most people, but the dominant historical setting in commercial fiction isn’t Tudor England. It’s Regency England–the godzilla of the romantic fiction world. I’d like to point out a surprising number of similarities between Continue reading →

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