I was at work, doing my office-based 9-5 routine, aged just 19. It was another ordinary day, until my colleagues and I began to receive word of a terrible incident…
Category: History
The Meerkat Muse – 11/8/21
We are well into August! Somehow, we have arrived at the heart of the British summer, but are we in one piece?! The answer is yes, more or less. The…
If you Could…
Greetings ‘kats! I may or may not turn this into a series of regular posts, but I’ve been inspired by a tweet to try something… If I Could… The premise…
The Bi-Weekly Meerkat Muse – 12/11/20 (a day late)
I began this post on the 2nd of November, the day before the pivotal US Presidential Election. At the beginning of this entry I am unaware of who would win,…
The Greatest Ludus P30
“Does the good Senator Metellus wish to address these accusations before the Senate considers it’s next actions?” Asked Rufus. Caius, doing his level best to appear in control, stood. He…
The Greatest Ludus P29
“You will never triumph!” Caius screamed, swinging the burning torch at Nepos’ face. The younger man ducked and Caius kicked out, catching Nepos in the thigh. They both stumbled and…
The Greatest Ludus P28
The sun was now low in the sky, casting a red glow. The few clouds that moved slowly overhead looked strangely foreboding to Nepos as he looked out from the…
The Greatest Ludus P27
Nimr approached the city’s western gate with caution. There were several centurions, both on foot and on horseback, who were keeping their eyes out for anyone of concern. Nimr didn’t…
The Greatest Ludus P26
“Ha!” Marcus Octavius Paulus nearly snorted his morning kykeon out of his nose. The messenger had delivered most pleasing yet unexpected news and as he strolled through his villa his…
The Greatest Ludus P25
For once Stigr was not the one to travel to Nepos’ villa. Another servant was sent whilst he entertained an older couple with, amongst other things, a gag, a whip,…