Ancient Rome

Chronology of Roman Rulers

Chronology of Roman Rulers (200 BCE""565 CE). By Dr. K.C. Hanson...

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Augustus

Emperor Augustus [photos and text] (Cedar Rapids Museum of Art)...

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Numa With Lycurgus (Comparison)

A comparison of Numa and Lycurgus offers intriguing insights into two legendary figures from ancient history, both of whom were renowned for their roles in shaping the early political and legal systems of their respective societies, Rome and Sparta. Here's a concise comparison of Numa and Lycurgus: Numa: Era: Numa Pompilius, commonly known as Numa,...

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Pompey With Agesilaus (Comparison)

Plutarch's Comparison of Pompey with Agesilaus is a short essay in which he compares and contrasts the lives and careers of two famous generals: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great) of Rome (106-48 BC) and Agesilaus II of Sparta (r. 400-360 BC). Both Pompey and Agesilaus were brilliant military leaders who played a key role in shaping the cour...

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Diocletian & the Tetrarchy

[Rome] [Political Resources]...

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Rome's Settlement of Lycia and Caria after 188

Not as Slaves, but as Friends and Allies: Rome's Settlement of Lycia and Caria after 188 Text of the 1994 APA Abstract by Rob S. Rice [Rome] [Political Resources]...

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Resources for Greek and Latin Classics

from the Library of Congress The Library of Congress Resources for Greek and Latin Classics Page. Here you will find information about the Library's resources for Classical Studies, and links to resources available on the Internet. [Rome] [Literary Resources]...

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Decadence, Rome and Romania, and the Emperors Who Weren't

Decadence, Rome, and Romania share a complex and intertwined history that has shaped the course of civilizations. The concept of decadence often evokes images of luxurious excess and moral decline, both of which have been associated with the fall of empires throughout history. The Roman Empire, known for its grandeur and power, eventually succumbe...

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Labyrinth Library: Latin Texts

This page is filled with classical Latin texts and influential Greek texts. [Rome] [Literary Resources]...

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Classical Texts from the University of Washington

Including the works of Apuleius, Ausonius, Caesar, Catullus, Cicero, Horace, Livy, Nepos, Ovid, Propertius, Prudentius, Sallust, Tibullus, and Vergil. [Rome] [Literary Resources]...

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