Articles related to "Ancient Rome"



Abbinnaeus the Gladiator - Part One
My name is <I>Abbinnaeus</I> and I am a gladiator in Rome. I have been a gladiator for six months now; this is considered a rare achievement, for not too many of us survive past a month or two.
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Abbinnaeus the Gladiator - Part Two
<I>Abbinnaeus</I> stood stiffly as the roaring of the crowd pierced his ears. Standing in the passageway looking outwards he could see the arena through the grille of what he'd come to call "the gladiator's gate."
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Abbinnaeus the Gladiator - The Finale
<I>Abbinnaeus</I> walked into the arena with his head held high. Although he felt far from confident, it was vital that he appeared so.
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Birth of the Etruscans
The ancient predecessors to the Roman Empire, the Etruscans are shrouded in mystery and fascination even today.
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Commercial Fora in Ancient Rome
Commerce was vital to the increasing growth of Rome and to the happiness of its people. Merchant forums provided space for Romans to gather and buy all that they needed.
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Dining Out in Ancient Rome
Roman dinners were social occasions, where family and friends could meet to eat, network and be entertained.
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Epic Attila Mini-Series Conqueors the USA Cable Network
The USA Network launches their most ambitious project yet - a four-hour mini-series based on the life of Attila the Hun. The outstanding production is enjoyable viewing. Read a review of the program before it airs on USA.
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Formal Gardens
A history of Europe's formal gardens.
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The Kings of Ancient Rome
The legend and history of the kings who ruled ancient Rome, from founders Romulus and Remus to the Tarquin dynasty.
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Want To Live In Rome?
Things were a little different in them there days, would you have enjoyed being a child in Rome? Let's find out!
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What are the Seven Hills of Rome?
Definition of the glossary term Seven Hills of Rome
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What the Romans Left Behind: The Baths
A main part of Roman life was the bath. It wasn't just bathing, and it wasn't just at home. Public baths containing several rooms housed bath rooms as well as gyms and recreational reading rooms.
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Humanism
A key component of the Renaissance was the intellectual movement known as Humanism. Humanism was based on the study of classical Greek and roman cultures.
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Love, Sex and Tragedy
This book addresses what makes each of us, and western societies collectively, what they are. Many modern cultural foundations are based on Greek and Roman philosophy.
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Roman Coliseum
Ancient Rome had many fabulous structures, but one of the most spectacular is the one built by Vespasian, the Coliseum, or Flavian Amphitheater.
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Roman History Coloring Page
More Roman coloring pages.
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Roman Mythology Hades & Cerebr
Add some spice to your history with hands-on projects. This one's theme is Rome.
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Rome - Italy - The Ancient Sites
Follow in the footsteps of Roman Emperors Julius Caesar and Vespasian, and visit the sites where gladiators fought and died and where Roman history was made.
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Saturnalia and Christmas
The early Christians absorbed certain pagan practices into observances of Christmas.
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The Romans begin to Build!!
Review of the construction technology developed by the Romans. The Romans were the first to invent concrete, to use glass in their buildings, and to create lead roofing tiles and much more!! Read on....
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Fragrant Dishes for your Outdoor Dinner Party
Do you entertaining outdoors on a warm, summer evening, when the sweet fragrance of blossoms from my garden drift across the evening breeze? If so, make the evening unforgettable by adding blooms from your garden to your dishes.
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Peas You Might Not Notice
A couple of June-blooming peas you might not notice are Birdsfoot Trefoil and Alfalfa.
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Rome's Third Servile War
In 73 B.C. Roman slaves, led by Spartacus, revolted, building an army and raging through the Italian countryside in one of the most important slave uprisings in history.
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The Ancient Roman Diet
Roman eating was not all about stuffed dormice and complex feasting. Basically simple and healthy, many of the recipes have survived into the present day.
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The History of Valentine’s Day
Like many of our holidays, Valentines Day has its roots in early Christianity, ancient Rome, and pagan rites.
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The Oldest Show on Earth
The first circus is believed to have started in Early Rome, but its origins are probably older than that...
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Verona - Italy
Verona is a bit crowed on Valentine's Day but there's more to this beautiful historic town than the Romeo and Juliet story.
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FLORAL CUISINE
Do you enjoy entertaining outdoors on a warm summer evening? If so, delight your guests by adding blooms from your garden to the menu.
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