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Scipio Africanus Personality

Scipio Africanus : Princeps (200 - 190 BCE). "It was said that the people had once been rebuked by Scipio for wishing tomake him consul for an indefinite period and dictator; that he had forbidden the erection of statues to himself in the Comitium, on the Rostra, in the Curia, on the Capitol, in the shrine of Jupiter; that he had also forbidden a d...

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The Mighty Roman Legions: Starving a City Into Submission Wi

The Mighty Roman Legions: Starving a City Into Submission One of the most effective tactics employed by the Roman legions during sieges was the strategy of starvation. When facing a well-fortified city or stronghold, the Romans would often choose to lay siege rather than engage in direct combat. By encircling the city and cutting off its supply li...

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List of Roman Emperors

From Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Augustus) to Flavius Anastasius...

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De Imperatoribus Romanis: Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors

DIR is an on-line encyclopedia on the rulers of the Roman empire from Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) to Constantine XI Palaeologus (1449-1453). The encyclopedia consists of (1) an index of all the emperors who ruled during the empire`s 1500 years, (2) a growing number of biographical essays on the individual emperors, (3) family trees ("stemmata") of impor...

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Constantine: The First Roman Emperor to Sponsor Christianity

Constantine's Christianity. Constantine was a key figure in Roman, Christian, and Byzantine history. He was born in February in the late 280`s A.D., in what is now the city of Nis, in Yugoslavia. His father had risen to the rank of Caesar or deputy emperor and had served under Maximian in the west. When his parents were divorced, Constantine was br...

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What was life like in the Roman army?

In ancient Rome, life in the Roman army was both prestigious and demanding. Joining the army was considered an honorable duty, and soldiers were well-respected in society. However, serving in the Roman army was not for the faint of heart. Training in the Roman army was rigorous and intense. Soldiers were expected to be disciplined, physically fit,...

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Transportation in the Roman World

Transportation in the Roman World was a vital component of the empire's success and expansion. The Romans were innovative in their approach to moving people and goods efficiently across vast distances. Here are some key aspects of transportation in ancient Rome: Roads: The Romans are renowned for their advanced road network, which spanned over 250...

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Antiqua Medicina: The Doctor in Roman Society

As a profession, medicine was more highly regarded in Greece than in Rome. Physicians were basically craftsmen, probably enjoying some esteem among their customers, but not being part of the socio-political elite. Roman doctors did not fare so well. Many doctors were freed Greek slaves, hence the social standing of doctors was quite low. Because ...

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Roman Cuisine: Basic Food For Ordinary people

Roman cuisine has a rich history and is known for its simplicity and use of basic ingredients. It reflects the culinary traditions of the common people of ancient Rome. A staple in Roman cuisine is bread, particularly a type called "panis quadratus," a square-shaped bread made from wheat flour. Romans often ate bread with a variety of toppings suc...

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The Re-Creation of a Young Roman Girl

At seven years old this young, upper-class1 Roman girl, daughter of a prominent political figure, is posing for a portrait of her face. Her father is demanding her whole family have one done so that everyone can see their family displayed for years to come. As predicted by her father, Roman art historians are very interested in these portraits and ...

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