parthian empire – Stephanie Dray

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When the Isle of Samos was the Center of the World

January 5, 2012

If it’s good to be the king, it’s even better to be the emperor. At least in ancient Rome. Unless your guards are waiting for you with daggers, or an angry wife feeds you poisoned mushrooms, you get to be Continue reading →

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augustus, cleopatra, greece, isle of samos, juba ii, marcus antonius, mark antony, mauretania, octavia, parthia, parthian empire, republic, samos greece, senate, Song of the Nile, spain, tarragona

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

May 20, 2011

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 Continue reading →

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