Will McGrath

William McGrath is a British historical novelist and non fiction history writer whose work brings the ancient world vividly to life through immersive, sensory storytelling.

His lifelong fascination with Ancient Rome has led to years of dedicated research into Roman history, culture, and everyday life. Rather than focusing solely on emperors and battles, William explores the ordinary experiences of the people who lived beneath the empire's grandeur: the workers, families, merchants, soldiers, and citizens whose lives shaped the Roman world.

William is the author of two historical novels, The Emperor's Lament and Neptune: God of the Horses. His fiction combines historical authenticity with richly descriptive writing, transporting readers into the sights, sounds, and emotions of the ancient world.

Alongside his novels, William has established himself as a published history writer. His articles have appeared in History Is Now Magazine and Aôthen Magazine, where his work explores everyday life in Ancient Rome through a distinctive blend of historical research and immersive narrative. Published articles include Living Above the Flames: Life on the Upper Floors of a Roman Insula, What Happened in Ancient Rome After Dark, and Steam Before Sunrise: Inside a Roman Bathhouse Before Dawn.

William's writing has been praised for its ability to combine historical accuracy with vivid sensory description, allowing readers not only to learn about history but to experience it. His aim is always to make the ancient world feel immediate, human, and alive.

When he is not writing, William continues to research Roman history and develop new articles and fiction, always searching for overlooked stories that reveal the daily lives of ordinary people living within one of history's greatest civilisations.