Ancient Rome

Roman Art and Sculpture

Roman art and sculpture have left a lasting legacy that still influences modern art today. The Romans were heavily inspired by Greek art but developed their own unique style that reflected their values, beliefs, and aspirations. One of the most iconic forms of Roman art is sculpture. Roman sculptors were known for their realistic portrayals of hum...

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Ultimate Colosseum Guide

Are you ready to conquer the Ultimate Colosseum? Here is your comprehensive guide to mastering this legendary arena: 1. Know Your Opponents Before entering the Colosseum, familiarize yourself with the different types of opponents you may face. Each enemy has unique strengths and weaknesses that you can exploit to gain the upper hand in battle. 2....

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Roman Walls

Roman walls were an essential part of the defense system of ancient Rome and played a crucial role in protecting the cities and territories of the Roman Empire. These walls were typically made of stone, brick, or concrete and were constructed to be sturdy and imposing, serving as a deterrent to potential invaders. One of the most famous examples o...

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Gladiators

History & Origins Who were the Gladiators? Gladiator Training & Combat Public Perception of Gladiators The Venatio: Hunting Animals Female Gladiators Return of the Gladiator The Movie "Gladiator" in Historical Perspective...

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Roman Coliseum Facts

The Roman coliseum was originally known as the "Flavian Amphitheater". It is a massive and huge building of the ancient Roman Empire. The Roman Emperor Vespasian initiated the construction of the Roman Coliseum in the year 70 AD. He was the founder of the Flavian dynasty. The Roman coliseum was completed in 80 AD after the death of the emperor. T...

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LacusCurtius - Codrington's Roman Roads in Britain

A Web-enhanced version of Roman Roads in Britain by Thomas Codrington published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge London, 1903...

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The Ecole Initiative: Early Church History of the Web

Hypertext Encyclopedia of Early Church History on the World-Wide Web...

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The Justinian Code and the Catholic Faith.

The Justinian Code, a collection of laws and legal interpretations developed under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century, had a profound influence on the development of law in Western civilization. This legal code was based on Roman law and encompassed various areas such as property, family, and criminal law. Many principles of the ...

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The Roman Calendar

Attributed to Romulus, the Roman calendar originally had only ten months, common among `primitive` agricultural people. (They were apparently unconcered about the passage of time during the winter months when it was impossible to work in the fields.) At some later time (traditionally under Numa, 715-676BC), the calendar was reformed to include 12 m...

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ORIGIN OF CHRISTIANITY and JUDAISM

In ORIGIN OF CHRISTIANITY and JUDAISM, Manfred Davidmann proves what Jesus really taught: The social laws of the Torah have to be followed. These social laws guarantee equality, social justice and security, and a good life for all members of the community. These laws protect people from exploitation, oppression and enslavement through need. Early C...

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