Ancient Women

She’s a mom. A monster hunter. And now… the wielder of Excalibur. Samantha Moon is back, and when the legendary Devil Killer sword becomes too dangerous to keep, she finds herself vulnerable in a world still teeming with demons. But one name keeps coming up: Excalibur. What begins as a Google search turns into a globe-spanning quest to uncover the most magical weapon in history. With Allison Lopez and Kingsley at her side, Sam dives headfirst into the myths of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake. But this is no bedtime story. Deep beneath a haunted English lake lies a castle no one ...

CIPA Award Finalist, 2025! “It all started with the banishment.” Kayin lives in the shadow of his parents’ expulsion from the Garden of Eden and its lingering cloud of shame. His belief in the Creator battles with his struggle for affirmation. When suffering comes and sibling rivalry threatens, Kayin wrestles with God, grasping at shards of faith. The noise of his doubts and fears compound, until his youthful trust lies shattered, replaced by a dance of pride and jealousy. As Kayin spirals, misunderstandings within the family dynamic dominate, and whispers of temptation slither ...

For nearly three thousand years, Helen of Troy has been both the embodiment of absolute female beauty and a reminder of the terrible power that it can wield. Held responsible for both the Trojan War and enduring the enmity between East and West, for millennia she has been viewed as an exquisite agent of extermination. But who was she really? Focusing on the 'real' Helen, bestselling historian Bettany Hughes reconstructs the true life for this elusive Green Bronze age princess and places her alongside the heroes and heroines of myth and history.

The ancient city of Troy has withstood a decade under siege of the powerful Greek army, who continue to wage bloody war over a stolen woman - Helen. In the Greek camp, another woman watches and waits for the war's outcome: Briseis. She was queen of one of Troy's neighboring kingdoms until Achilles, Greece's greatest warrior, sacked her city and murdered her husband and brothers. Briseis becomes Achilles' concubine, a prize of battle, and must adjust quickly in order to survive a radically different life, as one of the many conquered women who serve the Greek army.

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Queens of a Fallen World tells a story of betrayal, love, and ambition in the ancient world as seen through a woman's eyes. Historian Kate Cooper introduces us to four women whose hopes and plans collided in Augustine's early adulthood: his mother, Monnica of Thagaste; his lover; his fiancée; and Justina, the troubled empress of ancient Rome. Drawing upon their depictions in the Confessions, Cooper skilfully reconstructs their lives against the backdrop of their fourth-century society. Though they came from different walks of life, each found her own way of prevailing in a world ruled by men.

This time, the sacrifice is too great to ask of anyone—even a daughter of the sky. In this thrilling conclusion to the Touch the Sky series, Jennifer once again experiences visions of the past. This time, she sees life through the eyes of the young girl Alyona, captured by the Mongolian soldiers of Genghis Khan in AD 1224. Alyona’s journey is one of pain, heartbreak, and courage as she rises above the brutal world of the Mongolians. As Jennifer is drawn deeper into Alyona’s life, she can’t escape a feeling of foreboding. Each time she returns to the present and Derek’s loving arms...

In the heart of a bustling city, Amber, a talented and ambitious art curator, stumbles upon a mysterious, ancient artifact—the Queen's Chalice. Little does she know, this enchanted relic holds the essence of Oshun, the Goddess of love, beauty, and sensuality. When Amber accidentally unleashes its power, she is drawn into a seductive world where the boundaries between desire and danger blur. Oshun, in all her playful and irresistible glory, becomes Amber's guide through a whirlwind of love, creativity, and passion. As Amber is swept into an intoxicating dance of sensuality and power, she ...

Julius Caesar is dead. The Republic has fallen. Rivals vie for power. Who will emerge the victor? And who will die trying? When Julius Caesar is stabbed to death in Rome, 19-year-old Gaius Octavius is on the other side of the Adriatic Sea. Despite his youth and illness-riddled past, Octavius dreams of glory, and Caesar’s death might just be the answer. Determined to write his own fate, Octavius sails to Rome with his close friend, Marcus Agrippa, who has followed the rich, charming, and ambitious Octavius since they were young. Meanwhile in Rome, Marcus Antonius has seized power, though ...

"Exciting and original," SJA Turney, author of Caligula. She saved him when everyone, including his family, deserted him. Cool mist settles over the legion advancing toward the Persian army. Constantine, the son of an emperor, the Roman officer leading the attack, tells his men to halt - something is wrong. Before long, the battle rages. He frees a slave named Juliana. She is half Persian and half Roman. As they are pursued to Britannia over land and sea, he learns that she can see the future - his future. It is 306A.D., long before Constantine the Great converted to Christianity and became...

An Epic Quest Across the Sands of Arabia... In Part 3 of this sweeping historical adventure, Kamillah finds herself caught between warring powers and her own heart. Traveling to Jerusalem with her band of Persian magi to find a prophesied king, Kamillah must finally confront her nemesis Zahir, a dangerous sorcerer intent on acquiring an artifact of immense power. But Kamillah and her companions soon find themselves imprisoned by Roman soldiers and facing accusations of espionage. As Kamillah works to secure their release, drawing on her royal Egyptian heritage and reputation as a sorceress,...

Ireland, AD 671. It is the beginning of the summer season and the Kingdom of Muman is preparing to celebrate the Great Fair of Cashel. It is an extravagant nine days of contests, food, and endless entertainment. Circumstances have led Fidelma and Eadulf far and wide across the kingdom, and they have been absent from the Great Fair for many years. But for once they haven't been called away from Cashel, and are eager to enjoy the festivities - that is, until the last wagon in a group traveling to the fair catches on fire.

Unlock the secrets of castor oil — a remarkable natural remedy with a rich history, powerful healing properties, and countless uses. This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know about castor oil, from its ancient origins to its cutting-edge applications in modern wellness and beauty. Jam packed with over 150 pages just devoted to beauty secrets and formulas. Inside, discover: 🌱 Origins and Early Use of Castor Oil Trace castor oil’s roots back to its earliest applications and traditional uses. 🔬 The Chemistry of Castor Oil Understand the unique chemical structure ...

She murdered her own grandchildren to seize the throne. For six bloody years, Queen Athaliah ruled Judah through terror, nearly wiping out the royal line of David forever. But in the temple's hidden chambers, a secret grew that could destroy her—a baby prince who should have been dead. From ancient palace intrigue to a grandmother's unthinkable choice between power and family, this gripping biblical historical fiction reveals the shocking true story of history's most ruthless female ruler. Discover the untold story of the queen who almost destroyed a kingdom. Get your copy of “Athaliah:...

Artist Laura Matthews finds her new home in the Welsh mountains to be a place so charged with tales and legends that she is able to reach through the gossamer-fine veil that separates her own world from that of myth and fable. She and her husband, Dan, have given up their city life and moved to Blaencwm, an ancient longhouse high in the hills. Here, she hopes that the wild beauty will inspire her to produce her best art and will give her the baby they have longed for.

Will her solitude cost her everything? For twenty years, Sophia has guarded the Lighthouse of Alexandria, alone in her task and in her heart. Her pain and loss keep her hidden and isolated, even as the elderly scholars she funds in the famed Library try to coax her into the world. But Julius Caesar and his Roman legions are bearing down on Cleopatra’s Egypt. And when a Roman centurion marches his troops into her lighthouse, endangering the city’s best scholars and their secret invention, Sophia’s peace is shattered. As the historic war erupts, tangling Sophia in its chaos, she finds ...

Ancient Olympia is not just the birthplace of the Olympic Games, it is also the origin of philosophical ideas that resonate even today. Combining the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle with the art, archaeology, and history of Ancient Olympia, this short book offers ancient Greek insight on the nature of sport, athletes, and human excellence, as well as the less-expected topics of women, beauty, fairness, and peace.

Convinced that unnamed babies are not truly alive, King Tuthmosis I’s wife Ahmose immediately names her newborn daughter Hatshepsut. This tiny girl will one day rise above her name and become not just "the foremost of women" but ruler of all Egypt. Growing up in pharaoh’s palace, the young princess prepares for her future by learning the essentials of Egyptian religious, political, and social life. After 12-year-old Hatshepsut’s father dies, she - following the royal custom - becomes queen by marrying King Tuthmosis II, the son of one of her father’s lesser wives.

The Peloponnesian War drags on and on with no end in sight, and the tough-minded Lysistrata has had enough. Men! - always making stupid decisions that affect everyone. Women's opinions are never listened to. Taking matters into her own hands, Lysistrata convenes a meeting of women from warring city-states across Greece and calls for a sex strike. It's a hard sell, but in the end, it is agreed: They will withhold sex until the war is brought to hasty a close.

An ancient prophecy, a terrifying threat, a dangerous secret about to unleash its fury. When a terrorist explosion in the Great Pyramid of Giza, kills a group of tourists during a late-night ceremony, the sole survivor, Isa Floris, a photographer, stumbles upon a thirty-year-old plot to control the greatest prize of all -- the power of the human mind. From Cairo to Paris and London, across the mountains of Colorado to the dusty playa of the Black Rock Desert, hunter and hunted, Isa races through the nether worlds of deep black ops and ancient power in a desperate bid to prevent the ...