Books like The Flames of Rome by Paul L. Maier

A compelling romance set against the backdrop of the decline of the Roman Empire, featuring a bond between a slave and a gladiator.

Barbara Tuchman examines the 14th‑century upheavals of medieval Europe—wars, plague, and social change—through the lens of figures such as the noble Enguerrand de Coucy.

Marcus's journey into Christianity changes the course of his life and the course of history.

A vivid fictional portrait of Augustus Caesar, tracing his rise from youth to power amid Rome’s political intrigue.

In ancient Rome, a soldier named Marcellus wins Jesus Christ’s robe in a gamble and embarks on a quest to uncover its history, exploring the roots of Christianity amid rich historical detail.

**A tragic loss. A desperate journey. A mother seeks the truth.** In December of 1377, four children were burned to death in a suspicious house fire. Villagers traveled hundreds of miles across England to demand justice. Sinful Folk is the story of this terrible mid-winter journey as seen by Mear, a former nun who has lived for a decade disguised as a mute man, raising her son quietly in this isolated village. For years, she has concealed herself and all her history. But on this journey, she will find the strength to claim the promise of her past and create a new legacy. Mear begins her journey in terror and heartache, and ends in triumph and redemption. The remarkable new novel by Ned Hayes, illustrated by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Nikki McClure, Sinful Folk illuminates the medieval era with profound insight and compassion.

Agent of Byzantium is a historical fiction novel by Harry Turtledove that blends imaginative storytelling with historical context.

Artemisia Gentileschi, apprenticed by her painter father Orazio, rises from scandal after being raped by a close associate to win a landmark courtroom battle, gaining acclaim among Rome’s elite.