Nero And Poppaea
Poppaea was the twice-divorced beauty Nero made his second wife. According to scholars, he loved her dearly and mourned her deeply. In 67...
The Krater
The krater pictured here is a volute krater because of its egg-shaped body and handles that rise from the shoulder of the vase and curl...
Kohl, An Enduring Cosmetic
Kohl is an ancient cosmetic, used primarily as an eyeliner. Women like Miriam’s deputy Phoebe used kohl as part of their makeup routine,...
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The sixth book in the Miriam bat Isaac Mystery Series will be released soon in paperback and e-book. THE DEADLIEST DECEPTIONS is a...
Forensic Evidence From Roman Times
In a previous blog, I wrote about how a Roman defense attorney used evidence from blood spatters to clear his client of a murder charge....
An Egyptian Tradition
Herbs played a major part in Egyptian medicine. For example, Egyptians thought garlic aided endurance and therefore consumed large...
A Jaw-Dropping Ring!
Emeralds, like all colored gemstones, are graded using the four Cs: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. For the emerald, color is the...
Persian Rugs Communicate Luxury
In “The Mistress,” a story in The Deadliest Deceptions, a collection of my latest Miriam bat Isaac stories, Judah warns Miriam to have...
Can You Guess The Use Of This Stick?
A sponge stick was a hygienic tool used by the ancient Romans. To clean it, the sponge was washed in a bucket with water and salt or...