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The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Ancient Rulers

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Ancient Rulers

by Stephanie Dray | Feb 8, 2012 | Fun Stuff

In researching my novels, I’ve had the opportunity to study the leadership styles of some of the most famous ancient rulers, both Roman and otherwise. As a result, I’ve compiled this list of tips and tricks for our next evil overlord: 1. Eliminate the Competition...
Music in Antiquity: The Real Songs of the Nile

Music in Antiquity: The Real Songs of the Nile

by Stephanie Dray | Nov 8, 2011 | Fun Stuff, Miscellany

When writing SONG OF THE NILE, I spent some time wondering just what that song might sound like. Today we take it for granted that our favorite song can be recorded. We don’t have to hire the band to come to our house; we can just play it on our mp3 players. But while...
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...
Parallels between Joseph’s Story and Egyptian Mythology

Parallels between Joseph’s Story and Egyptian Mythology

by Stephanie Dray | Oct 3, 2011 | For Readers, Miscellany, Other Writers

Today, I welcome fellow historical fiction author Anna Patricio to talk to us about a period of Egyptian history I don’t know as well as I’d like to. Anna is a fellow lover of ancient history, with a particular interest in Egypt, Israel, Greece, and Rome....

Discovered: Roman Basilica built on ruins of Ptolemaic temple

by Stephanie Dray | Jul 7, 2011 | Fun Stuff

It’s a good time to be an archeologist in Egypt, especially since satellites have been helping out. This latest find might not seem important, but is directly relevant to the time period that Cleopatra Selene lived in. According to this article, the earliest...
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