In 115 BC, a Greek merchant must cross hostile desert and treacherous politics to safeguard a precious salt cargo—and his own life—in the powerful Kingdom of Meroë.
Through Ash and Faith: A Squire’s Survival in 1179
As Saladin’s armies rise and the Kingdom of Jerusalem teeters, a young squire must weather betrayal, battle, and the harsh truths of war to find his place.
Shadows Beneath the Arena
As the Colosseum opens in 80 AD, young architect Marcus finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy that threatens the heart of Rome itself.
The Siege of Qarqar
As the Assyrian war machine approaches, young Aramu must navigate the ancient complexities of alliance and survival, shaping his destiny amidst the chaos of war.
Mountains Beyond the Border: Surviving the Exodus from Soviet Armenia
When the earth shook beneath their feet and the Soviet Union began to crumble, Arman and his family faced a winter of hunger and darkness, forced to risk everything as refugees along the turbulent Armenian-Azerbaijani border.
Shadows over Sirmium: Survival in the Year of Magnentius
As the Roman Empire fractures under the weight of civil war, a young Sirmian blacksmith’s apprentice must fight hunger, betrayal, and the chaos of shifting allegiances to keep his family alive amid the siege and uncertainty of 350 AD.
Winter of Ashur: Surviving the Solar Eclipse
As a sudden darkness falls over the Assyrian capital of Nineveh, a young scribe named Iltani must fight for survival amid chaos, fear, and the violent ambitions unleashed by the ominous solar eclipse of 673 BC.
The Shadow of Ashur
In the tumultuous year of 869 BC, as Assyrian forces marched to expand their dominion, a young hunter named Turi finds himself caught in a struggle for survival amidst the political upheaval and natural challenges of his homeland.
The Last Stand of Gallienus
Amidst the chaos of imperial collapse and barbarian invasions, a young Roman centurion must navigate treacherous alliances and deadly threats to ensure the survival of his men and the crumbling empire they serve.
The Siege of Algiers: One Man’s Struggle
In the midst of the tumultuous siege of Algiers in 1591, a young Spanish soldier named Diego finds himself fighting not only for survival but also for his soul amidst the chaos of war.