The Triumph of Caesar: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Steven Saylor

Filed under:Mystery — posted by Randolph on September 22, 2014 @ 8:40 pm

The Triumph of Caesar: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Steven Saylor

The investigation of the murder of a friend, Hieronymous, leads to a plot to Assassinate Caesar. Caesar is preparing to celebrate his conquests, a series of three days celebrating different campaigns. What better setting for an assassination?

The story is interesting, the reader gets an interesting glimpse into Roman life and culture. The writing is good and easy to read. This is the tenth in the series on Gordianus the Finder.

Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human… by Neil Shubin

Filed under:History,Science — posted by Randolph on September 14, 2014 @ 8:35 pm

Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human… by Neil Shubin



image: detail of installation by Bronwyn Lace