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in Rome and the Sasanians

Welcome to Rome and the Sasanians! In an alternative 4th century, the Sasanians are renewing their attack against the Roman empire. This forces Livia, the emperor's estrange daughter, back to Rome. There, she's thrust at the centre of her parent's quarrels, the deadly politics of the imperial court, and the Sasanian king's attention.
Introduction to the story | Princess Livia [upcoming article]| Roman clothing | Novel upcoming

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Snake jewellery

Tradition / Ritual | Jan 21, 2024

A beautiful piece of jewellery which can get different meanings around the world.
Pet snakes

Species | Jan 21, 2024

Pet snakes are very popular in Rome, as those animals are very useful to anchor healing spells of protective magic, as well as being linked to several gods.
Roman clothing

Tradition / Ritual | Jan 21, 2024

Appearances are primordial. Without them, how could people tell at a glance how polite they are supposed to be with you? Your clothes, hairstyle, and jewellery have an enormous importance as a marker of identity, status, and even moral character.
Roman hairstyle, make-up and jewellery

Tradition / Ritual | Jan 21, 2024

Appearances are primordial. Without them, how could people tell at a glance how polite they are supposed to be with you? Your clothes, hairstyle, and jewellery have an enormous importance as a marker of identity, status, and even moral character.
Ruins of the Persian Achaemenid Empire

Geographic Location | Jan 21, 2024

The Sasanian Persians have long lived surrounded by the ruins of their ancestors mighty empire.

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Culture

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Snake jewellery

Pet snakes

Roman clothing

Roman hairstyle, make-up and jewellery

Ruins of the Persian Achaemenid Empire