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The triumvirate

Britannica online encyclopedia article on triumvirate:in ancient Rome, a board of three officials. There were several types: Tresviri capitales, or tresviri nocturni, first instituted about 289 bc, assisted higher magistrates in their judicial functions, especially those relating to crime and the civil status of citizens....

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MEALTIME IN THE ROMAN HOUSE

AGE, GENDER, AND STATUS DIVISIONS AT MEALTIME IN THE ROMAN HOUSE: a synopsis of the literary evidence. From: Pedar W. Foss, "Kitchens and Dining Rooms at Pompeii: the spatial and social relationship of cooking to eating in the Roman household....

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The Soap Factory - History and Techniques of Soap and Soapma

The Soap Factory has a rich history dating back centuries. The art of soapmaking can be traced back to ancient civilizations like the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Romans who used a combination of animal fats and plant materials to create soap for cleaning and medicinal purposes. Over time, soapmaking evolved, and by the Middle Ages, soap was being ...

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Roman newspaper

Roman newspapers played a crucial role in disseminating information and shaping public opinion during ancient times. These newspapers, known as "Acta Diurna," were handwritten daily publications that contained news about events, government announcements, trials, and other important updates. The Acta Diurna were posted in public places such as the ...

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The Roman Empire at its Greatest Extent

This map of the Roman Empire was scanned from pages 16 & 17 of a 1925 reprint of the 1907 Atlas of Ancient and Classical Geography in the Everyman Library, published by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. and is, by Canadian copyright law, in the public domain, to the best of my knowledge....

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SLAVE-MISTRESS RELATIONSHIPS

"Marriage more shameful than adultery": slave-mistress relationships, "mixed marriages," and late roman law. JUDITH EVANS-GRUBBS...

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Sample Plan of a Roman House

This reconstructed model of the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii shows the exterior of the house from the front, the back and one side. Click here for a cut-away drawing of a domus....

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Romulus and Remus

Romulus and Remus are central figures in the mythological foundation of Rome. According to legend, they were twin brothers born to the Vestal Virgin, Rhea Silvia, and the god of war, Mars. The story goes that they were abandoned by the Tiber River as infants but were nurtured by a she-wolf until they were found and raised by a shepherd. As they gr...

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The Organization of the Roman Republic

The Romans never had a written constitution, but their form of their government, especially from the time of the passage of the lex Hortensia (287 B.C.), roughly parallels the modern American division of executive, legislative, and judical branches, although the senate doesn't neatly fit any of these categories. What follows is a fairly traditional...

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Roman Ladies

Roman ladies played a significant role in the ancient Roman society despite the limitations imposed on them by the patriarchal system. The roles of Roman women were primarily centered around the household, managing the household finances, and raising children. However, some women from noble families held considerable power and influence. Marriage ...

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