Articles related to "Carthage"
The Tophet of Carthage
Was the Tophet a graveyard or the site of the ritual sacrifice of Carthage's children to its patron gods?
carthage • the tophet of carthage • tophet • carthage's tophet • human sacrifice in ancient carthage • sanctuary of baal in carthage
Was the Tophet a graveyard or the site of the ritual sacrifice of Carthage's children to its patron gods?
carthage • the tophet of carthage • tophet • carthage's tophet • human sacrifice in ancient carthage • sanctuary of baal in carthage
Houses in Ancient Carthage
It was believed that the Romans erased all traces of Punic Carthage. But preserved under the Roman forum are the unique remains of the homes of ordinary Carthaginians.
carthage • houses in carthage • carthaginian houses • late punic houses • roman forum of carthage • archaeological remains of ancient carthage
It was believed that the Romans erased all traces of Punic Carthage. But preserved under the Roman forum are the unique remains of the homes of ordinary Carthaginians.
carthage • houses in carthage • carthaginian houses • late punic houses • roman forum of carthage • archaeological remains of ancient carthage
The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas Pt. 2
This is a follow up to last week's article on the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas. It goes into later interpretations/ reinterpretations of their story, as well as the relationship between the martyrdom story and their society. Cites available on request.
carthage • christianity • martyrdom • asceticism • women • rome
This is a follow up to last week's article on the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas. It goes into later interpretations/ reinterpretations of their story, as well as the relationship between the martyrdom story and their society. Cites available on request.
carthage • christianity • martyrdom • asceticism • women • rome
Rising Popularity of Tunisia
Tunisia is becoming ever more popular as a short break destination with fine restaurants and hotels, plenty of history and culture and long sandy beaches.
carthage • tunis • tunisia • sidi bou saïd • mosque of the olive tree • zitouna mosque
Tunisia is becoming ever more popular as a short break destination with fine restaurants and hotels, plenty of history and culture and long sandy beaches.
carthage • tunis • tunisia • sidi bou saïd • mosque of the olive tree • zitouna mosque
The Legend of Dido
The Carthaginian myth of Dido is very different to that found in The Aeneid.
carthage • legend of dido • dido • dido queen of carthage • the aeneid • carthage
The Carthaginian myth of Dido is very different to that found in The Aeneid.
carthage • legend of dido • dido • dido queen of carthage • the aeneid • carthage
The Phoenicians, Great Sailors
The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond.
carthage • phoenicians • great sialors • ancient • keeled boats • keeled ships
The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond.
carthage • phoenicians • great sialors • ancient • keeled boats • keeled ships
Visit the Bardo Museum in Tunis
The Bardo Museum in Tunis has one of the world's most impressive collections of ancient Roman mosaics, and is housed in a palace on the outskirts of Tunisia's capital.
carthage • bardo museum • tunis sightseeing • roman mosaics • bardo palace • carthage history
The Bardo Museum in Tunis has one of the world's most impressive collections of ancient Roman mosaics, and is housed in a palace on the outskirts of Tunisia's capital.
carthage • bardo museum • tunis sightseeing • roman mosaics • bardo palace • carthage history
POMEGRANATES-FRUIT OF THE ANCIENTS
Grown since prehistoric times, the pomegranate is a lovely tree for the edible landscape. The fruits have many uses.
carthage • winter • pomegranate • sub-tropical plants • tropical plants • jams
Grown since prehistoric times, the pomegranate is a lovely tree for the edible landscape. The fruits have many uses.
carthage • winter • pomegranate • sub-tropical plants • tropical plants • jams
Pelagius, The Welsh Monk
Pelagius was a monk who challenged the great machine of the Roman Catholic Church. His beliefs and followers were so wide spread that he could not be ignored.
carthage • pelagius • black death • krakatoa • comet • bishop
Pelagius was a monk who challenged the great machine of the Roman Catholic Church. His beliefs and followers were so wide spread that he could not be ignored.
carthage • pelagius • black death • krakatoa • comet • bishop