Unlike the countless marble figures of Augustus, only two busts have been identified as Cleopatra VII to date, and only one of them is complete. The…
The ancient city of Alexandria did not disappoint its visitors. Renowned for its beauty, architecture, and education, it is often surpassed by Athens and Rome…
I’m currently in the process of painting (yet another) portrait of Cleopatra, and it really got me thinking about how important heroes are in our…
The Roman stood at the very center of the throne room. His eyes scanned the chamber, taking in every carving on the columns, every piece…
1871 – East London Charles huddled into his scarf as he walked down the narrow cobblestone street. As pretty as the snow was, he could do…
“Get those paintings up!” Athan looked up at the approaching voice. Commander Sola was a deceptively short and frail woman for the domineering personality within.…
She walked through the woods, each step cracking the twigs that littered the area. The earth was dry and lifeless. Only the trees provided a…
