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Gaius Julius Caesar

Gaius Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) was a Roman general, statesman, and author. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Caesar was born into a patrician family, the gens Julia. He was educated in rhetoric and philosophy, and he began his political career in the late 70s BC. ...

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The Roman cities

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Nyon, a Roman city in Switzerland

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Rome: The Conquest of the Hellenistic Empires

Rome's conquest of the Hellenistic empires was a gradual process that took place over the course of the 2nd and 1st centuries BC. The Romans were motivated by a number of factors, including the desire to control the lucrative trade routes of the Mediterranean Sea, the need to protect their Italian homeland from invasion, and the ambition to expand ...

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Latin phrases and their meaning

A collection of usual phrases in Latin, with their approximate meaning. Latin Mottos, Latin Phrases, Latin Quotes and Latin Sayings. [Ancient Rome]...

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Military affairs in late antiquity

Military affairs in late antiquity were characterized by a number of important changes, including: The decline of the Roman army: The Roman army was once the most powerful in the world, but it declined significantly in late antiquity. This was due to a number of factors, including economic problems, political instability, and barbarian invasions.Th...

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Every day life in Rome

Everyday life in Rome, both in the city of Rome itself and throughout the vast Roman Empire, was characterized by a rich and complex tapestry of activities, customs, and social norms. Here's a short description of what life was like for the ordinary Roman: Urban Living: In Rome, as well as in other major cities of the empire, people lived in multi-...

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Battles of the ancient world: the Second Punic War

The Second Punic War was fought between Rome and Carthage from 218 to 201 BC. It was the second of three wars between the two powers, and is considered to be one of the greatest conflicts in ancient history. The war began when the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca invaded Italy. Hannibal's army marched across the Alps and into Italy, where it def...

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Silver Decadrachm (Chariot)

ca. 400&endash;375 BC Syracuse 29-126-41 "Racing four-horse chariot with a flying Nike personifying Victory crowning the driver. The space below is filled with captured Punic arms. This spectacular coin may commemorate the victory of Dionysius I over the Carthaginian general Himilcon and the deliverance of Syracuse from its Punic siege in 396 B...

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The Second Punic War

The Second Punic War, also known as the Hannibalic War (218 BC - 201 BC), was one of the most famous and pivotal conflicts of the ancient world, pitting the military genius Hannibal Barca of Carthage against the mighty Roman Republic. This war is marked by Hannibal's audacious and legendary crossing of the Alps with his army, his remarkable victori...

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