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Caesar`s Calendar Changes (Julian Calendar)

Describes Julius Caesar`s 45 B.C. calendar changes. Also has Calendrical Terms for definitions....

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Roman Walls

Roman walls were an integral part of ancient Roman architecture and played a significant role in the defense of Roman cities and territories. These walls were built by the Romans primarily for military defense but also served as a symbol of the strength and power of the Roman Empire. The construction of Roman walls was a sophisticated engineering ...

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Chronology of Christianity

Christianity, as a religion, has a rich and complex history that spans over two millennia. Understanding the chronology of Christianity can provide valuable insights into its development and influence on the world. 1. Origins: Christianity traces its roots back to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in the 1st century AD. His followers, known as...

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Roman Engineers: Bronze Age Weapons of Rome's Enemies

Roman engineers faced formidable challenges when dealing with the weapons of their enemies during the Bronze Age. The military prowess of Rome's adversaries often relied on innovative and deadly tools of war that pushed Roman engineers to develop new strategies and technologies to combat them. One of the most iconic weapons wielded by Rome's enemi...

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The Roman Forum: Through the Ages

The Forum in the Time of the Kings and the Early Republic The Forum in the Time of the Republic, the Civil Wars and the Age of Augustus The Forum in the Time of the Empire: From the Julio-Claudian Dynasty to the Antonine Dynasty and the Time of Hadrian (including Imperial Fora) The Forum in the Late Empire: From Hadrian to the Sack of Rome by th...

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Glossary of Scholarly Terms, Latin, and Greek Words

Glossary of Scholarly Terms, Latin, and Greek Words When delving into scholarly texts, one often encounters various Latin and Greek words that add depth and precision to academic writing. Understanding these terms is crucial for grasping the nuances of scholarly discourse. Below is a glossary of commonly used scholarly terms, along with ...

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Roman Art and Architecture

Roman art is traditionally divided into two main periods, art of the Roman Republic and art of the Roman Empire (from 27 bc on), with subdivisions corresponding to the major emperors or to imperial dynasties. When the Republic was founded, the term Roman art was virtually synonymous with the art of the city of Rome, which still bore the stamp of it...

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Sources of Information on Antiquities Theft

antiquities theft, archaeological theft, artifact theft, looting, plunder, archaeology...

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Ancient Roman Chariot Races

Ancient Roman chariot races were held in the Circus, such as the Circus Maximus. The festivities such as the Ludi Magni which were celebrated with the chariot races in honour of Jupiter, generally began early in the morning with a religious procession called the "pompa circensis". The procession included religious representatives, all the chariot ...

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Amphitheaters

Most people have heard of the Colosseum in Rome, but there were many other amphitheaters all over the Roman Empire. The first gladiatorial fights, in Etruscan times, were held anywhere that there was a flat place near a hill, so that people could sit on the hillside and watch the fights being held down on the flat area. But there isn't always a con...

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