History for Writers explores world history to offer ideas and observations of interest to those of us who are in the business of inventing new worlds, cultures, and histories of our own. Here’s where we’ve been in 2018:
Thinking historically and mythically
Daily life
Crossing cultures
Women in the ancient world
Conflict and resolution
Race in Antiquity
- Skin Color
- Skin Color in Art
- Who Were the Greeks?
- Who Were the Romans?
- Bad Answers, Part 1
- Bad Answers, Part 2
- The Ivory Bangle Lady
Join us in 2019 for more history from a SFF writer’s perspective.
History for Writers is a weekly feature which looks at how history can be a fiction writer’s most useful tool. From worldbuilding to dialogue, history helps you write. Check out the introduction to History for Writers here.
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