Robert J BurtonA Short Rundown of Procopius’ Secret HistoryHis writing formed the basis of most of the research I conducted to write my Double-Edged Sword Trilogy. (Shameless plug for book one…Nov 8, 2022Nov 8, 2022
Robert J BurtonQueen to KingThe smooth transition of power from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III has been so uneventful as to provoke yawns from the rest of the…Nov 8, 2022Nov 8, 2022
Robert J BurtonThe Unscrupulous Horde: HunsI don’t know about you, but when I think of the Huns, I often recall images of pointy-headed skulls and bow-legged savages whose invasions…Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022
Robert J BurtonHow Seige Tactics Have Changed Since 538, or have they?The war in Ukraine seems to get uglier and uglier as it continues. I can remember at the beginning of the war there was some optimism from…Sep 8, 20221Sep 8, 20221
Robert J BurtonThe Horrors of War & the Need for LiberationIf we know anything about war, we know it is violent, traumatic, tragic and cold. It is rejection, abandonment, isolation, and danger.Aug 30, 2022Aug 30, 2022
Robert J Burton10 Things You Didn’t Know about the Byzantine EmpireThe world of Ancient Byzantium is a fascinating place to get lost in and is the principal setting for my new historical fiction trilogy…Aug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2022
Robert J BurtonWhen the Fight to Gain Empire Causes you to Lose it: Justinian & President PutinThis past week I have been mulling over a recent blog post by Belarusian journalist named Yury Drakokhrust, “Putin, Justinian and the…Aug 12, 20221Aug 12, 20221
Robert J BurtonThe Nika Riots & Theodora’sThe Nika Riots are a well-known tumultuous time in Emperor Justinian’s reign. They were brought on by a disagreement between two chariot…May 20, 2022May 20, 2022
