Alexander Severus was a very nice young man. His mother was politically astute and determined that her son would be an excellent emperor. If only the times had been different.

Chapter Eighty: The Tragedy of the Last Severan

A journey through the myths and history of Ancient Greece and Rome for all the family.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Manuel II goes a-calling on the heads of state of the major European powers in order to find some support in saving his dying empire.

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Four: Travels and Calls

A lot has been going on in the former Western Roman Empire in the 300 years between 1100 and 1400!

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Three: Back in the West - Part Three

Introducing the Hokey Cokey Emperor. Is he in power or out? In, out, in, out!

Chapter One Hundred and Forty Two: A Family at War Part Two

Hospital

Fractious and incompetent behaviour from the ruling family plunge the Empire into crisis. It’s not going to get any better!

Chapter Eighty: The Tragedy of the Last Severan

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