by Shanescribe | Oct 8, 2020 | Storytelling History
Massive stone and brick channels called aqueducts supplied water to the inhabitants of Rome. At the time of Nero, nine aqueducts brought water down from the mountains, covering many miles till they reached the city of Rome, the water propelled by gravity alone....
by Shanescribe | Oct 6, 2020 | Storytelling History
Sitting by the edge of the pool beneath the open ceiling, Maximus waited for his father. When he passed through the iron gate, the marble pillars, the decorative door—the memories had rushed through his mind. Now inside the villa atrium, it seemed surreal. He...
by Shanescribe | Sep 10, 2020 | Storytelling History
Caius jumped to his feet in an instant, the trumpet still ringing in his ears. Donning his chain-mail and girdle, he laced his sandals and seized his pilum and shield. He fastened his helmet as he ran to join the men. 2000 feet marched past him through the dust. Caius...
by Shanescribe | Sep 9, 2020 | Storytelling History
Out of breath, Maximus entered the centurion’s tent. His commander sat at a wooden desk, buried in a mountain of parchments. Maximus saluted. The centurion stood to his feet. “Reports of the enemy show they have gathered a large force. The bridge...
by Shanescribe | Sep 3, 2020 | Storytelling History
Stooping low to the ground, 400 men raced along the base of the ridge. Quivers across their backs, they gripped their double curved bows in their hands. 800 feet thudded against the packed earth.With a raised hand, the lead bowman stopped. Arsak instantly shifted...
