VIDEOS
The First Vestals of Rome: Series Trailer
Set in the 8th century BCE, The First Vestals of Rome is an action-packed trilogy that dramatizes the sensational, often perilous lives of three legendary women who gave rise to Rome’s powerful order of Vestal Virgins. All of them central to the life of Romulus, Rome’s founder, these tectonic women were fated to shape the history of the Eternal City as much as any Caesar who came after them.
The Vesta Shadows: Series Trailer
The Vesta Shadows trilogy spans decades, from 45 BCE to 14 CE. It follows the life of the Vestal priestess Pomponia Occia, who is inspired by the real Vestal Occia who lived during the tumultuous years that saw the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus.
An 8-Minute Crash Course on Ancient Rome
What – and when – is ancient Rome? Is it a city, a republic, or an empire? In this fast-paced video, you’ll fly through a millennium of legend, mythology and history in eight minutes to find out. For readers of Debra’s novels, this provides an excellent way to understand the historical backdrop of the stories.
Vesta & the Vestals
The ancient Roman goddess Vesta, and the revered priestesses who tended her sacred flame, were of central importance in the Roman world. Learn about them in this short but informative video.
Rhea Silvia and the Founding of Rome
This is a video for readers of Rhea Silvia, Book 1 in The First Vestals of Rome Trilogy. If you loved the legends, people, places and history in the novel, you’ll love this video, too, as you’ll see these very things depicted on actual Roman coins from antiquity.
Tarpeia: Coins and Crimes
This is a video for readers of Tarpeia, Book 2 in The First Vestals of Rome Trilogy. If you loved the legends, people, places and history in the novel, you’ll love this video, too, as you’ll see these very things depicted on actual Roman coins from antiquity.
Amata: Legend and Legacy in Ancient Rome
This is a video for readers of Amata, Book 3 in The First Vestals of Rome Trilogy. If you loved the legends, people, places and history in the novel, you’ll love this video, too, as you’ll see these very things depicted on actual Roman coins from antiquity.
Brides of Rome: The Vestals from Republic to Empire
This is a video for readers of Brides of Rome, Book 1 in The Vesta Shadows Trilogy. Here we explore how ancient Roman coins relate to the various legends and historical people, places and events depicted in the novel.
To Be Wolves: Portraits
This is a video for readers of To Be Wolves, Book 2 in The Vesta Shadows Trilogy. Here we explore how ancient Roman coins relate to the various legends and historical people, places and events depicted in the novel.
Empire of Iron: Medallions and a Mystery
This is a video for readers of Empire of Iron, Book 3 in The Vesta Shadows Trilogy. Here we explore how ancient Roman coins relate to the various legends and historical people, places and events depicted in the novel.
Candle Burn Videos
We all need to take time for ourselves each day to relax. These beautiful candle burns - each of which embodies aspects of a Roman god - provide a wonderful focus to help you do that, while also exploring aspects of your own life, from love to finances. You’ll find the link to the first video in the series - Jupiter, for power and strength - here. Alternatively, you can click here to learn more and see a selection of gods from which to choose.
