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ORIGIN OF CHRISTIANITY and JUDAISM

In ORIGIN OF CHRISTIANITY and JUDAISM, Manfred Davidmann proves what Jesus really taught: The social laws of the Torah have to be followed. These social laws guarantee equality, social justice and security, and a good life for all members of the community. These laws protect people from exploitation, oppression and enslavement through need. Early C...

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The Ecole Initiative: Early Church History of the Web

Hypertext Encyclopedia of Early Church History on the World-Wide Web...

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Roman Engineers: Roman Bridges and Bridge Building

Roman engineers were renowned for their impressive architectural achievements, and one area in which their expertise truly shone was in bridge building. The Romans developed innovative techniques and construction methods that allowed them to create durable and long-lasting bridges across their vast empire. One of the most iconic features of Roman ...

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Monuments of Ancient Rome

Rome, the capital city of Italy since 1871, is a city with an incredibly rich history. It was the main city of the vast Roman Empire, whose control reached from Rome to places as far away as England. The Roman Empire left an enduring legacy throughout Western civilization -- and many enduring ruins throughout Rome....

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Roman Forum | History, Location, Buildings, & Facts

The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, was the central public square in ancient Rome and played a crucial role in the political, religious, and social life of the city. Located in the heart of Rome, the Forum was the hub of activity and the site of various important buildings and structures. The Forum's origins can be traced ...

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Roman Sports Edifices and Centers

Roman Sports Buildings. CIRCUS MAXIMUS, CIRCUS FLAMINIUS, THEATER OF POMPEY, THEATER OF MARCELLUS, COLOSSEUM, STADIUM OF DOMITIAN, BATHS OF CARACALLA, BATHS OF DIOCLETIAN, CIRCUS OF GAIUS AND NERO, NAUMACHIA AUGUSTI...

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Roman Month Divisions

Describes the early Roman method of dividing months into sections that ended with days named Calends, Nones and Ides....

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Roman Baths

Roman baths were an integral part of ancient Roman culture, serving as places for socializing, relaxing, and maintaining personal hygiene. These public baths were more than just places to bathe; they were complex structures that also included facilities for exercise, socializing, and even libraries. The Roman baths typically consisted of several ro...

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LacusCurtius - The Roman Circus

(Smith's Dictionary, 1875). CIRCUS (ἱπποδρόμος) a place for chariot-races and horse-races, and in which the Roman races (Circenses Ludi) took place. When Tarquinius Priscus had taken the town of Apiolae from the Latins, as related in the early Roman legends, he commemorated his success by an exhibition of races and pugilistic contests in the Murcia...

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The arena was used for both naval and gladiatorial battles

Like chariot racing, contests of gladiators probably originated as funeral games; these contests were much less ancient than races, however. The first recorded gladiatorial combat in Rome occurred when three pairs of gladiators fought to the death during the funeral of Junius Brutus in 264 BCE, though others may have been held earlier. Gladiatorial...

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