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Dive deeper into topics of interest with me, from articles on the Tudors to Jack the Ripper and Alfred Hitchock!
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Who Was Sejanus? The Man Who Almost Ruled Rome
Sejanus rose from Roman knight to the trusted right hand of Emperor Tiberius, and may have crossed paths with Pontius Pilate along the way. Meet the ruthless, ambitious Roman who became the perfect antagonist for The Dream Diviner.
Pontius Pilate in History and the Bible: Who Was the Real Man?
Who was Pontius Pilate? Tyrant or reluctant judge? Explore the historical records, Jewish accounts, and Biblical contradictions surrounding one of the most debated figures in history.
The Pilate Who Made Me Curious
From ruthless Roman tyrant to haunted politician, Pontius Pilate has appeared in many forms on screen. Here are the movie Pilates who fascinated me.... and the one who eventually inspired me to write my own.
Dreams That Shaped Rome
From Caesar’s fatal warning to Claudia Procula’s mysterious vision, discover why Romans believed dreams could predict the future and even change history.
Who Was Claudia Procula? The Mysterious Wife of Pontius Pilate
Who was Claudia Procula? Explore what history, the Bible, and later Christian legends say about Pontius Pilate’s mysterious wife and her famous dream.
Reimagining I, Claudia: Introducing The Dream Diviner
I set out to rewrite my novel about Pontius Pilate and his wife, Claudia Procula... and discovered their story was far too big for a single book.
Who Was Moloch? The Ancient Demon Behind Child Sacrifice Myths
Moloch is one of the most disturbing figures in ancient religion: a god (or demon) associated with child sacrifice, fire, and judgment. But was he Baal, Cronos, or something darker? This deep dive explores Moloch’s origins in history, the Bible, and mythology and how he lives on in modern fiction, including in Moloch Rising.
Historical Inaccuracies in The Tudors | Season 4, Episode 10
How accurate is The Tudors finale? From Catherine Parr’s near arrest to Henry VIII’s final days, here’s what really happened and what the show changed.
Historical Inaccuracies in The Tudors | Season 4, Episode 9
The Tudors Episode 10 explores Anne Askew’s torture, Catherine Parr’s beliefs, and Surrey’s execution... but how much of it is historically accurate?
