JP KenwoodMar 21, 20151 minRoman factoids and ResearchFoodstuffsWrapping up this fun scene: Gaius’s dinner with the imperial family. Pliny’s there. Marcia’s there. Damn, even Apollodorus showed up! 😀...
JP KenwoodMar 17, 20151 minRoman factoids and ResearchAncient Rome was a dangerous placeAssaults, roving gangs, drunken brawls, no street lamps, arson, flying chamber pots… No wonder Publius is scared to the leave the palace...
JP KenwoodMar 13, 20151 minRoman factoids and ResearchGladiator of the Day: The RetiariusLast one… the net-thrower. Chapter 6.2 from Games of Rome will be posted very soon. Gobs of Gaius snark and Marcia and Sabina and… 😀...
JP KenwoodMar 12, 20151 minRoman factoids and ResearchGladiator of the Day: The SecutorThird on our list…. the Secutor. “The first thing to note about the secutor is the name: meaning ‘chaser, pursuer’, it hints at the...
JP KenwoodMar 11, 20152 minRoman factoids and ResearchGladiator of the Day: The MurmilloSince the next draft scene includes a contest between gladiators, I’m starting a new segment that highlights the basic equipment and...