Ancient Documents

The Assassination of Julius Caesar

[Plutarch ][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Gallic Wars - Book 7

[Julius Caesar][Greco-Roman writings]...

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History of Rome (Books 21-25) Vol. III

[Livy][Greco-Roman writings] Book 21: From Saguntum to the Trebia; Book 22: The Disaster of Cannae; 23: Hannibal at Capua; Book 24: The Revolution in Syracuse; Book 25: The Fall of Syracuse...

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Life of Domitian

Domitian (51-96 AD) was the last Roman emperor of the Flavian dynasty. He was the son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus. Domitian was a controversial emperor, but he was also a complex and fascinating figure. Domitian was born in Rome in 51 AD. He received a good education and was trained in the military. After his father became emperor...

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The Grandeur of Rome

The Grandeur of Rome, also known as The Grandeur That Was Rome, is a phrase used to describe the power, wealth, and cultural achievements of the Roman Empire at its height. The phrase is often attributed to the English poet Edward Gibbon, who used it in the title of his monumental work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Gibbon...

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Letters 10.25ff

[Pliny the Younger][Greco-Roman writings]...

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Description of Greece - Book 7

[Pausanius][Greco-Roman writings] Perseus Encyclopedia...

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P52: A Fragment of the Gospel of John

[Papyri] [Manuscripts] [Images of New Testament Texts] a.k.a. John Rylands P457; This is the oldest known manuscript fragment of the New Testament. DESCRIPTION Language: Greek Medium: papyrus Size: 3.5 inches long; 2.5 inches wide; Length: 7 lines on each side Approximate Date: c. 125""150 CE Place of Discovery: Egypt Date of Discovery/Acqu...

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Life of Caius Gracchus

The life of Gaius Gracchus, commonly known as Caius Gracchus, was marked by his passionate advocacy for the rights of the common people and his tireless efforts to enact social and political reforms during the late Roman Republic in the 2nd century BCE. Here's a concise overview of the life of Gaius Gracchus: Background: Gaius Gracchus was born in...

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Life of Anthony

The "Life of Anthony" typically refers to the biography of Saint Anthony of Egypt, also known as Saint Anthony the Great or Anthony of the Desert. He is renowned as one of the earliest and most prominent Christian monks and hermits in the history of Christianity. His life story has had a profound influence on Christian monasticism and spirituality....

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