by Liisa Eyerly When a novel is set in ancient Rome, it is almost impossible to avoid the subject of slavery. In the Roman Empire, slavery w...

by Liisa Eyerly In ancient Rome, how—and what—you ate was one of the clearest markers of where you stood in society—food drew one of the sha...

by Liisa Eyerly The Roman Empire stretched across continents, and with every conquest came new flavors, ingredients, and culinary habits. Ex...

Last month, I dove into the street food culture of ancient Rome, where the scent of fish stews and sizzling vegetables drifted through narro...

It’s the end of a long day. You’re tired, hungry, and the thought of grocery shopping, chopping vegetables, cooking, and cleaning feels like...

The Dilemma of Early Christians Christian exclusivity to the Triune God was seen as a direct challenge to the established order. By refusing...

A Clash of Beliefs   Being a “good” Roman stopped at the altar of the emperor’s temple. The Bible is clear that the worship of idols and fal...

Why Were Early Christians Persecuted?  The Roman Empire’s persecution of Christians began sporadically but escalated over the centuries, sta...