Browsing Historical Stories

Rise of the Magi

Book 2 of the Priests and Magi quadrilogy.

Shadows stir, and old enemies resurface.

Whoever is not afraid of the face of the monster is said to resemble it. The possible extension of the maxim is, to get used to horror, to be frightened by beauty.. - Manos Hatzidakis

In 1943 Warsaw, young Samuel Cohen survives the annihilation of the Jewish ghetto after his mother, Miriam, sacrifices herself in a grenade blast to resist Nazi officer Friedrich Vogel. Her defiance allows Samuel to flee through tunnels to freedom, haunted by loss but carrying her legacy of survival.

The Vagabunda: Journeys Without Borders is an ongoing memoir that invites readers into the adventurous life of a traveller, archaeologist, and doctor of medicine candidate. In this vibrant series, Elyssa Vagabunda shares her explorations across continents, offering a deeply personal window into the cultures, histories, and landscapes she has encountered.

"A literary masterpiece that transports readers back in time. Richly detailed, gripping, and impossible to put down—a must-read for fans of history and epic tales."

The Spy of Delphi: That Which is Hidden

Shadows and Secrets

Originally published as The Oracle of Delphi: That Which is Hidden.

Unearth the secrets of Agrippa I, the enigmatic last ruler of Roman Judaea. In this captivating exploration, Elizabeth Legge delves into archaeological evidence, revealing how Agrippa’s reign intersected with Hellenistic, Roman, and Judaic influences. From hidden sites in the Negev frontier to the multicultural tapestry of his kingdom, Legge paints a vivid picture of Agrippa’s world. Discover the clash of cultures, the architectural marvels, and the tantalizing mysteries that shaped this pivotal era. First published by the University of Pisa, this self-published edition invites you on a journey through time.

One morning, a little boy receives a letter from a dove. Curious as to who sent him a letter, he writes one back and returns it to the dove. Surprisingly he receives another letter from the same person. Who is this person? What do they look like? And should he go find out?

In the Shadow of the Tiber: A Tale of Intrigue in Ancient Rome

She has always known she was different — shy, thoughtful, and torn between her Plebeian roots and whispers of an ancient secret that her family refuses to speak of. But when an unexpected tragedy thrusts her into the dangerous political world of the Early Roman Republic, she faces truths that will alter the course of her life — and Rome's history — forever.

Wallace and Tom are digging trenches in the beach, when they stumble upon a jam jar from 1975. However their worlds are shaken to the core then they find its strange contents, an unbelievable note from an old inventor, and reveal a breathtaking mystery that is much greater than themselves. Will Wallace and Tom unveil these stupefying secrets, or will they be left between them and the sea?

The Case of the Seaside Secret is a short tale of mysteries, and wonder, and the exciting curiosities of youth.