Tag: Ancient Rome

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Rome, the Eternal City, stands as a living testament to centuries of history, culture, and architectural brilliance. In this post, we embark on a journey through the heart of Italy, unraveling the stories behind Rome's iconic landmarks and historical sites that have shaped the course of Western civi...

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Plutarch's Lives: Caius Gracchus Caius Gracchus, at first, either for fear of his brother's enemies,or designing to render them more odious to the people, absentedhimself from the public assemblies, and lived quietly in his ownhouse, as if he were not only reduced for the present to liveunambitiousl...

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Lectures The Geography of ItalyThe EtruscansThe Roman RepublicRoman Expansion and the Punic WarsThe Civil WarThe Rise of Julius CasearInstructional Goal: Students will know the primary features of the Italian peninsula and understand how they influenced the rise of the Roman civilizaiton. I. The top...

"Crucifixion spikes" are believed to be the type of nails used during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This specimens is in great condition, and comes from the well-known David Pierson Collection. Among the collected bones in a stone ossuary in a Jerusalem burial cave dated to the late Second Templ...

In the heart of ancient Rome, the winter solstice was not only a celestial event but a time of unparalleled revelry and festivity. Saturnalia, a pagan festival dedicated to the god Saturn, transformed the city into a realm of merriment, freedom, and communal joy. Join us as we delve into the enchant...