Apr 17th, 2008 · Once the breadbasket of the Roman Empire, Egypt faces growing unrest related to high food prices. Recently, long and sometimes violent lines have formed at bakeries selling subsidized bread, and ordinary Egyptians say it's impossible to make ends meet.
Keywords: violent · Food · Egyptian · financial · Unrest · bakeries · breadbasket · Roman Empire · Breadlines
Mar 17th, 2007 · Scott Simon talks with first time novelist Ruth Downie about her book, Medicus: A Novel of the Roman Empire. The protagonist is a put upon Roman doctor stationed in Britannia.
Keywords: Scott Simon · Roman · novelist · novel · empire · protagonist · Medicus · Ruth Downie · Roman Empire · Britannia
