History has always held secrets: women who loved fiercely, ruled ruthlessly, defied the sacred, broke the rules, and lived lives far stranger than the stories that survived them.
I write about these women and the worlds they inhabited. Their kingdoms and temples, their myths and scandals, their ambitions, their rebellions, and the curious customs of the times that made them.
Domina Tempora is a place to lose yourself in women's history.
Public Writings are open to all, offering glimpses into the women and worlds that fascinate me.
The Private Collection is a quieter, more intimate corner of Domina Tempora: longer essays, deeper histories, and stories to savour at your leisure.
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The modern-day Java Island of Indonesia now contains diverse ethnic and religious communities. However, the island is traditionally dominated by two of the nation's largest ethnic…
ReadAcross ancient cultures, the sea was seen as a perilous realm inhabited by mysterious and often dangerous creatures—especially those that lured or harmed men. Roman naturalist…
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Well written and informative quick read with an excellent bibliography. This can be reconsidered as an opening salvo for further studies as it opens the door to Asia for those looking for the Goddess.
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View ConsultingIn 2005, UNESCO designated the Southeast Asian dagger, keris, as a Masterpiece of Humanity’s Oral and Intangible Heritage. The keris is an…
EnterElagabalus, the late emperor's first cousin once removed, had a dubious claim to the throne. However, his fiercely ambitious grandmother, Julia Maesa,…
EnterThe Panchakanya (the five virgins) are female characters in the two great epics of India, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Each of them is…
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