RomaAquila
RomaAquila
Through the Roman Gate
Writer and Publisher
of Ancient Historical
Fiction and Nonfiction
WELCOME
Welcome to RomaAquila, the home of all things ancient Roman and from other ancient cultures. My books, articles and blog posts are dedicated to bringing the fascinating and mysterious world of the past to life. As a classical archaeologist, qualifying physician and lifelong world traveller to 65 countries on every continent, I am uniquely able to provide authentic and insightful perspectives on the history of this region. So whether you are looking for a riveting read, exploring ancient Roman and related history, or researching for a book of your own, browse my website and see what RomaAquila can offer you.
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"Reading history broadens one’s perception of the creation of the world, while travel extends one’s field of vision" -- Mahmud Tarzi
Through the Roman Gate
Featured Publications
The Oracle of Delphi
That Which is Hidden
Elyse DeBarre
Gaius Caligula's Reign, Personality and Friendship
with M. Julius Agrippa I
Elizabeth Legge
The Malhata Fortress on the Roman-Judaean Negev Frontier: Associated with a Roman Road, the Frankincense Trail, and a Princely Fugitive
Elizabeth Legge
Our Authors
Top Talent
RomaAquila is proud to work with truly talented authors, including academically accredited classical archaeologists and historians.
Elizabeth Legge
Archaeological and Historical Nonfiction
Impeccable attention to detail and a unique delivery are the hallmarks of Elizabeth Legge. She writes well-researched articles and books on various aspects of ancient history and archaeology. She focusses on Roman and Greek eras and presents some of her ideas from unique angles. She also writes on ancient Roman medicine. She has a Master's degree in Classical Archaeology from the University of Pisa, Italy and is currently qualifying as a physician. She additionally has completed a BA and BSc from the University of British Columbia, Canada
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Elyse DeBarre
Historical Fiction
Elyse DeBarre writes exciting and well-researched historical novels taking place in ancient Rome, Greece and Persia, allowing you a unique escape through the Roman Gate into earlier eras. Her debut novel will have you eager for more. She is an archaeologist and classicist. Check out the full selection of titles published by RomaAquila.
Reproduced ancient images courtesy of Freepik, 2023
A ROMAN FAIRY TALE: THE LACUS CURTIUS
By Elizabeth Legge
Here is a tale that had strong moral implications for Romans and symbolizes one of the most important areas of Roman thinking. And it is not bedtime reading.
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In other posts, we have been discussing a couple of historical legal accounts from the records of Marcus Livius (“Livy”), who lived at the time of Caesar Augustus and his client ruler Herod the Great. The following legend was also recorded by Livy.
One day, during the Roman Republic, a crack suddenly appeared in the Roman Forum...
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...Please check my Historical Articles and Blog sections to read the rest of the story, and other publications!
© By Elizabeth Legge
About Me.
I am a classical archaeologist focussing on Roman archaeology and history. I have travelled extensively since the age of two to 65 countries on every continent and have lived on four continents. I'm Australian, half English and grew up partly in Canada. I now live in Europe.
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I have worked on excavations and in an archaeological capacity in the Republic of Georgia (the site of ancient Colchis where Jason and the Argonauts found the Golden Fleece), Cyprus, Italy and the United Kingdom.
I am also qualifying as a medical doctor and have a previous Bachelor of Science.
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I have a number of academic publications and conference talks on aspects of Roman archaeology and history.
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I am also writing several well researched historical novels taking place during the Roman and Greek eras.
Education
2015-2017
Degree
University Name
I am currently studying Medicine and Surgery, qualifying as a physician, at a European university.
2011-2014
Degree
University Name
I have achieved a Master of Science from the University of Pisa, Italy in Classical Archaeology. I focussed on Roman archaeology.
I achieved full grades for my thesis, which covered an argument concerning Herodian archaeology and aspects of the Julio-Claudian Roman dynastic connections.
2007-2010
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University Name
I previously completed a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and a Bachelor of Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Canada.
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My Bachelor of Sciences focussed on microbiology and included pre-medical courses. I completed numerous electives in other fields including the earth and ocean sciences. My thesis covered the microbial corrosion and restoration of inorganic archaeological materials.
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