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Money, Mayhem, and Murder

Bestselling author of historical crime and mysteries, J.C. Briggs, considers banking, bullion robberies and much more in Dickensian England.

Celebrating Christmas in the Ninth Century

Dark Ages writer, Mary Ann Bernal, takes a look at how Christmas was celebrated in ninth century England.

A Bronze Age Legend

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, considers the Bronze Age ruler, Hattusili III.

Privateers, Pirates and the Wrecking of the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet

Historical fiction author, Chris Thorndycroft, discusses the fascinating topic of pirates and privateers in search of Spanish plunder.

Forma Urbis - The Ancient Marble Map of Rome

Roman fiction author, Fiona Forsyth, discusses the puzzling Forma Urbis, the ancient marble map of Rome.

A Reluctant Assassin

Historical fiction author, John Pilkington, investigates the deadly might of Elizabethan military forces for his new series.

Dialogue in Historical Fiction, Forsooth

Archaeologist and author of historical mysteries, N.L. Holmes, considers how authors make ancient dialects accessible to modern audiences.

The Battle of Kadesh Part Three - Clash of Empires

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, concludes his fascinating discussion on the Battle of Kadesh.

Battle of Kadesh - Part Two - The Road to War

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, continues his fascinating discussion on the Battle of Kadesh.

The Battle of Kadesh - Part One - Great Rivals

Bestselling author of ancient historical fiction, Gordon Doherty, discusses the critical Hittite and Egyptian battle at Kadesh.