Tag: Ancient Rome

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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...

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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 facts surrounding the rise of Julius Caesar to power and understand how he transformed Rome into an empire. I. With Marius ...

The Bible was written over a long period of time, and it reflects the cultures of many different ancient civilizations, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. By understanding these cultures, we can better understand the stories and messages of the Bible. For...

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by Plutarch Marcus Crassus, whose father had borne the office of a censor, andreceived the honor of a triumph, was educated in a little housetogether with his two brothers, who both married in their parents'lifetime; they kept but one table amongst them; all which,perhaps, was not the least reason o ...

Romans believed religion was very important. They believed that gods were responsible for putting them on Earth and controlling their lives. How did Romans practice religion? There were two parts of Roman religion, household religion and the state religion. Household religion included worshipping go...

RomanPortrait of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Late 2nd CenturyMarble, H. 26 5/16 in. (66.8 cm.)Purchased with funds from gifts by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes, Mrs. Chaucey McCormick and various donors, by exchange, 92.1 Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire from 161-180, the last of the five "good e...

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