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Roman Religion

Roman Religion, including Early Religion, Coming of the Foreign Gods, Religion of Numa, Priestly Colleges, the College of Vesta, Religion of the Family, Devotion, State Religion, Revival, and the Imperial Age....

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Women in Roman Society

Women in Roman society played various roles, although their status and rights were limited compared to men. Roman women were primarily expected to manage the household, raise children, and oversee domestic affairs. Despite these traditional roles, some women held significant influence and power. Marriage was an essential aspect of a woman's life i...

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What the Roman Lady Wears

Roman Clothing. The women of the Roman Empire were not considered important like the men were. This social distinction left an impact on the female clothing....

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Three Roman Slave Rebellion

The First Servile War of 135""132 BC was an unsuccessful slave uprising against the Romans on the island of Sicily....

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Tiberius Roman Emperor

The reign of Tiberius was damaged by treason trials, scandal, absence, indulgence, and his own personal orgies. The ancient writer Suetonius wrote many scandalous stories regarding Tiberius and his orgies, indulgences, and sadistic displays. Tiberius learned of the treachery of Sejanus in 31 A.D. and had him executed. Sometime around 30 A.D. Jesus ...

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Myths & Legends

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SPARTACUS AND A DECLINE IN SLAVERY

A Roman soldier named Spartacus became an outlaw, perhaps after having deserted. For survival he joined drifters in bandit raids, and he was caught. For punishment, Roman authorities sold him as a slave. He became a prisoner at a training school for gladiator contests in the city of Capua. And there, in 73 BCE, he and seventy-seven other prisoners ...

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Women of Ancient Rome: Biographies

Women of the Roman Empire 31 BCE to 395 CE. Information on their lives, plus biographies of some of the key women who wielded power during the Empire....

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Origins of the Days of the Week

DAY of the Week Name Origin (Roman/Greek) Attribute Name Origin (Norse) Attribute Sunday Sun's-day Helios: god of the sun prior to replacement by Apollo in late Greek and Roman mythology; Apollo: twin of Artemis; god of music, prophesy, poetry, healing, archery Sun's-day no known equivalent Monday Moon's-day Selene: goddess of the moon prior to ...

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Historical Background for Spartacus

Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator who led a slave uprising against the Roman Republic in the Third Servile War, a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. The exact dates of Spartacus' life are not known, but he is believed to have been born around 111 BC and died in 71 BC. One of the most famous slave revolts in history, the Third Servil...

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