Constantines voice Dacius
“We will gain nothing by dividing our forces.” At the note of assurance in Constantine’s voice Dacius glanced at him sharply. The old soldier...
The hill Dacius saw ahead
“How far ahead are the others?”
“No more than an hour’s march.”
“Then we should be able to attack before the band sent to destroy us...
Fleeing rear guard of Galerius
At the sight of a Roman force appearing seemingly from nowhere to rescue them, the fleeing rear guard of Galerius’ army took courage and...
Strict Palace Security
In addition to the regular guards, one officer sits at each corner of the corridor around the Sultan’s room. From their positions, they can...
The Sultan’s Sleeping Habits
The Sultan sleeps only two or three hours each day. He can only fall asleep when someone is reading to him or when music...
The Sultan’s Wealth and Mental Health
Power, Money, and Madness
The Sultan's Generous Treatment of His Family
Sultan Abdul Hamid II was known for being very generous to his family members. Unlike...
