The Sassanids recognise that the Empire is in chaos and take the opportunity to attack. Gordian III travels east to see the finale but then bad things happen.

Chapter Eighty Three: The Enemies Awake

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 Three: The Enemies Awake

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