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Tree Care in Ancient Rome

Orchards and Agriculture Roman estates (villae rusticae) often had orchards of olives, figs, apples, pears, and other fruit trees.Writers like Cato the Elder, Varro, and Columella described methods for pruning, grafting, and cultivating fruit trees in their agricultural treatises.Proper pruning was recognized as essential for healthy growth and p...

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Casino and Gambling in Ancient Rome: Games of Chance and the Roman Spirit

When we think of casinos today, images of slot machines and poker tables in glittering halls come to mind. But gambling — the thrill of risk, the hope of reward — is far from modern. In Ancient Rome, gambling was woven into daily life, from the streets of the Forum to the barracks of Roman legions. Although there were laws against it, that didn’t s...

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Exploring Portugal's Roman antiques

Portugal's archaeological landscape bears witness to the enduring influence of the Roman Empire during ancient times. The presence of Roman antiques and artifacts scattered throughout the region provides valuable insights into the history, culture, and interactions that shaped Portugal's past. During the Roman Empire's reign, which spanned several ...

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Ancient Portugal

Unveiling the Sacred Path: Explore the religious heritage of Ancient Portugal, from indigenous beliefs and megalithic spirituality to Roman and Celtic influences. Discover the ancient deities, rituals, and sacred sites that shaped the spiritual lives of the Portuguese people. Journey through time to understand the enduring legacy of their religious...

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Flavian Amphitheatre

The Colosseum was the largest and most famous of all Roman amphitheaters. It was originally constructed by the Emperor Vespasian just after 70 AD., and was dedicated by his son Titus in 80 AD. It was known in ancient Rome as the Flavian Amphitheatre, and was completed by Titus' younger son Domitian. The Colosseum was built in the valley between the...

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The Rulers of the Roman World

The Roman Emperors, Imperators, and Caesars [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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Neferchichi`s Tomb

Full of treasure for kids, teachers, & amateur Egyptologists: free clip art & fonts, e-postcards, gift shop, lesson plans, fun & games, and lots of information about Egypt. [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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A Gazetteer of the Roman World

A very large collection of info, images, and resources....

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A Topography of Ancient Rome

A Topography of Ancient Rome by Samuel Ball Platner (as revised by Thomas Ashby in 1929), is a solid resource now in the public domain. A scholarly encyclopedia with hundreds upon hundreds of articles on the remains of antiquity within the city of Rome, it is an excellent reference work for hills, streets, roads and monuments of all kinds, providin...

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Brittanica Ancient History

Britannica Ancient History is a comprehensive and authoritative resource on the history of the ancient world. It covers a wide range of topics, including the development of human society, the rise and fall of empires, and the achievements of ancient civilizations. Britannica Ancient History is written by a team of leading experts in the field, and ...

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