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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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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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Waters of the City of Rome

Rome, the eternal city, is not only famous for its ancient architecture and rich history but also for its beautiful waters that flow through the heart of the city. The waters of Rome have played a crucial role in the city's development and have been a source of life for its inhabitants for centuries. One of the most iconic water features in Rome i...

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Pompey`s War

Wars between the Jews and Romans: the subjugation of Judaea (63 BC)...

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Early Church Fathers

Christian Classics Ethereal Library at Calvin College....

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Roman Engineers: "We Can Build It Better!"

Roman engineers were pioneers in the field of construction and architecture, leaving a lasting legacy that still amazes and inspires us today. Their motto, "We can build it better!" exemplifies their dedication to innovation and excellence in their craft. One of the most iconic examples of Roman engineering is the Colosseum in Rome, a marvel of an...

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Roman Women And their Houses

What were Roman houses like? Through excavation we know what these houses looked like and how people lived. ALAE ATRIUM CUBICULUM CULINA EXEDRA HOUSE LARARIUM PERISTYLIUM ROMAN WOMEN TABERNAE TABLINUM TRICLINIUM VESTIBULUM...

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Roman circuses were large entertainment buildings

Images. Found all over the Roman Empire, a circus is a building for public entertainment, including chariot racing....

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The FORUM ROMANUM - Exploring an ancient market place

The Forum Romanum, the Roman name for what we usually call the Roman Forum, was the place where the victorious legions held their triumphal marches, where the deaths of famous persons were made public, where the corpses of emperors were burned, where the heads of emperors rolled, in short the centre of power of the Roman empire. At this web site ...

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The Virtual Roman House

The Atmosphere world below represents a Roman house of a type known as a domus or atrium house. Though this particular house is an imaginary one, it incorportates elements drawn from various actual Roman houses (for example, the atrium wall decoration imitates that of the House of Sallust in Pompeii). To enter the 3D environment, click inside the i...

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