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Eels in Roman Gardens
I expect that many of you will be surprised to learn that the fish which ancient Roman authors mention most often as being kept in fishponds are eels.
eels • pliny the elder • varro • seneca • tertullian
I expect that many of you will be surprised to learn that the fish which ancient Roman authors mention most often as being kept in fishponds are eels.
eels • pliny the elder • varro • seneca • tertullian
Life and Death in Pompeii: Millenium series Pt 18
Visit with me the ruins of Pompeii. Read, 1500 years after the fact, the fascinating, powerful amd moving letters written by a 17 year old scholar, named Pliny the Younger. His letters include an account of the last hours and death of his uncle, how he lived and what kind of man he was. He also writes a letter which is an eyewitness account of the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The eruption of ash and cinder buried and preserved the ancient city by forming a hemetic seal around it. After being covered for 1500 years, Pompeii and it's inhabitants can now share their story of how they lived and died for this eruption caught forever, that moment in time. There are lots of pictures and links. Please join me. Mary Ellen
pompeii • destruction of pompeii • vesuvius • pliny the younger • the death of pliny the elder
Visit with me the ruins of Pompeii. Read, 1500 years after the fact, the fascinating, powerful amd moving letters written by a 17 year old scholar, named Pliny the Younger. His letters include an account of the last hours and death of his uncle, how he lived and what kind of man he was. He also writes a letter which is an eyewitness account of the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The eruption of ash and cinder buried and preserved the ancient city by forming a hemetic seal around it. After being covered for 1500 years, Pompeii and it's inhabitants can now share their story of how they lived and died for this eruption caught forever, that moment in time. There are lots of pictures and links. Please join me. Mary Ellen
pompeii • destruction of pompeii • vesuvius • pliny the younger • the death of pliny the elder
Dead Sea Scrolls - The Qumran Manuscripts
The Dead Sea Scrolls found at the Qumran Caves present a wealth of information and a special insight into the formative years of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism.
dead sea scrolls christianity • rabbinic judaism scrolls • who were the qumran sect • essenes • sadducees
The Dead Sea Scrolls found at the Qumran Caves present a wealth of information and a special insight into the formative years of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism.
dead sea scrolls christianity • rabbinic judaism scrolls • who were the qumran sect • essenes • sadducees
Nabatean Contol of the Incense and Spice Route
From the 3rd century BCE until the 2nd century CE great camel caravans made the trip from the southern shores of the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean port of Gaza.
incense and spice route • nabateans • negev desert • nabatean petra • unesco world heritage site
From the 3rd century BCE until the 2nd century CE great camel caravans made the trip from the southern shores of the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean port of Gaza.
incense and spice route • nabateans • negev desert • nabatean petra • unesco world heritage site
The Decapolis a Greco-Roman Confederation
The Decapolis was a confederation of ten contiguous cities, with the exception of Damascus, on what was then the edge of the Roman Empire in north eastern Palestine.
ten cities of thedecapolis • philadelphia • gerasa • pella • scythopolis
The Decapolis was a confederation of ten contiguous cities, with the exception of Damascus, on what was then the edge of the Roman Empire in north eastern Palestine.
ten cities of thedecapolis • philadelphia • gerasa • pella • scythopolis
The History of Modern Zoology
Humans have always attempted to understand animals, to enslave animals, and to capture the strength and power of animals.
history of zoology • aristotle • pliny the elder • beinnings of zoology • renaissance gives rise to modern science
Humans have always attempted to understand animals, to enslave animals, and to capture the strength and power of animals.
history of zoology • aristotle • pliny the elder • beinnings of zoology • renaissance gives rise to modern science
The Magic of Olive Oil
Olive oil is a vital - and healthy - ingredient in Italian cuisine and has an almost magical importance in Italian culture.
olive oil • italy • healthy ingredient • roman cuisine • olive festivals
Olive oil is a vital - and healthy - ingredient in Italian cuisine and has an almost magical importance in Italian culture.
olive oil • italy • healthy ingredient • roman cuisine • olive festivals
Labyrinths Around the World
Labyrinths and mazes can be seen all around the world today but their origins begin in our prehistory, about 2500 BC.
labyrinths around the world • differences in historical labyrinths • labyrinths and mazes • labyrinths throughout history • prehistoric labyrinths
Labyrinths and mazes can be seen all around the world today but their origins begin in our prehistory, about 2500 BC.
labyrinths around the world • differences in historical labyrinths • labyrinths and mazes • labyrinths throughout history • prehistoric labyrinths
The Dog Days of Summer
Where does the expression "the dog days of summer" come from? And why do they have such a bad reputation, one that goes beyond just sultry weather?
dog day • dog days summer • sirius dog star • sirius dog days • egypt dog days
Where does the expression "the dog days of summer" come from? And why do they have such a bad reputation, one that goes beyond just sultry weather?
dog day • dog days summer • sirius dog star • sirius dog days • egypt dog days
The Massive Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike.
the colossus of rhodes • statue of helios • seven wonders of the ancient world • conquest of alexander the great • ptolemy of egypt
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike.
the colossus of rhodes • statue of helios • seven wonders of the ancient world • conquest of alexander the great • ptolemy of egypt
The Temple of Artemis at Ephasus
Finally completed after four attempts, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the most storied of all the seven ancient wonders.
temple of artemis at ephasus • seven wonders of the ancient world • ancient architecture • goddess diana • chersiphron
Finally completed after four attempts, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the most storied of all the seven ancient wonders.
temple of artemis at ephasus • seven wonders of the ancient world • ancient architecture • goddess diana • chersiphron
Pompeii and Everyday Romans in AD 79
The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 trapped 25,000 inhabitants of Pompeii, many of whom left superb examples of everyday life in 1st Century Rome.
pompeii and mt. vesuvius • pompeii excavations • ancient rome and pompeii • destruction of pompeii • pompeii and everyday living in the roman empire
The catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 trapped 25,000 inhabitants of Pompeii, many of whom left superb examples of everyday life in 1st Century Rome.
pompeii and mt. vesuvius • pompeii excavations • ancient rome and pompeii • destruction of pompeii • pompeii and everyday living in the roman empire
The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.
the colossus of rhodes • sixth wonder of the world • seven wonders of the world • temple of artemis • mausoleum of mausollos
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.
the colossus of rhodes • sixth wonder of the world • seven wonders of the world • temple of artemis • mausoleum of mausollos
Roman Witches
Long before the inquisition in Spain and the trials in Salem, the Romans were burning their own witches in a desperate attempt to control religion, women and the state.
witches • magic in ancient rome • fear of witches and witchcraft • persecution of witches • magical powers
Long before the inquisition in Spain and the trials in Salem, the Romans were burning their own witches in a desperate attempt to control religion, women and the state.
witches • magic in ancient rome • fear of witches and witchcraft • persecution of witches • magical powers
Wine Drinking in the Roman World
Wine drinking amongst the Romans had a long history. There were many different types of wine that could be consumed in different ways.
roman wine • ancient roman wine • of roman wine • types of roman wine • roman culture
Wine drinking amongst the Romans had a long history. There were many different types of wine that could be consumed in different ways.
roman wine • ancient roman wine • of roman wine • types of roman wine • roman culture
Cooking with Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a food that is often unappreciated and misunderstood, but it is in fact a popular culinary staple in some part of the world, and rightfully so.
"sauerkraut" • "pickled cabbage" • "german recipes" • "eintopf" • "sauerkraut recipes"
Sauerkraut is a food that is often unappreciated and misunderstood, but it is in fact a popular culinary staple in some part of the world, and rightfully so.
"sauerkraut" • "pickled cabbage" • "german recipes" • "eintopf" • "sauerkraut recipes"
Wonders of the Ancient World
Most people know that a list of seven wonders of the ancient world exists, but very few can name them. What, and where, were they?
the seven wonders of the ancient world • the mausoleum at halicarnassus • the colossus of rhodes • the lighthouse of alexandria • seven wonders
Most people know that a list of seven wonders of the ancient world exists, but very few can name them. What, and where, were they?
the seven wonders of the ancient world • the mausoleum at halicarnassus • the colossus of rhodes • the lighthouse of alexandria • seven wonders
Alcyon – Bird of Peace and Calm
Halcyon birds, according to Greek mythology, bring us days of peace and calm around Christmas time--halcyon days. The bird in the legend is the European Kingfisher.
halcyon days christmas birds • winter solstice calm peace • alcyon greek mythology legend • european kingfisher alcedo atthis • halcyone alcyone ceyx aeolus
Halcyon birds, according to Greek mythology, bring us days of peace and calm around Christmas time--halcyon days. The bird in the legend is the European Kingfisher.
halcyon days christmas birds • winter solstice calm peace • alcyon greek mythology legend • european kingfisher alcedo atthis • halcyone alcyone ceyx aeolus
Animals of War
In times of war anything goes - mounted moose, incendiary monkeys, mortar-carrying bears and even front-line cattle.
animals used in war • animals used in battle • military animals • soldier bear • war pig
In times of war anything goes - mounted moose, incendiary monkeys, mortar-carrying bears and even front-line cattle.
animals used in war • animals used in battle • military animals • soldier bear • war pig
Apple, Fennel and Blue Cheese Slaw
The subtle anise overtones of fennel find a friend in apple in this recipe and they buddy up to balance the intensity of your favorite blue-veined cheese.
fennel apple slaw • fennel salad ideas • fennel blue cheese salad • cabbage fennel apple salad • fennel history
The subtle anise overtones of fennel find a friend in apple in this recipe and they buddy up to balance the intensity of your favorite blue-veined cheese.
fennel apple slaw • fennel salad ideas • fennel blue cheese salad • cabbage fennel apple salad • fennel history
E.H. Gombrich's Little History of the World
In less than three hundred pages, the author, more comfortable and accomplished in art history, turned his skill to write an acclaimed world history in six weeks.
world history • world history books historians • civilizations • e. h. gombrich eric hobsbawm oswald spengler arnol • rise and fall eurocentric age of extremes
In less than three hundred pages, the author, more comfortable and accomplished in art history, turned his skill to write an acclaimed world history in six weeks.
world history • world history books historians • civilizations • e. h. gombrich eric hobsbawm oswald spengler arnol • rise and fall eurocentric age of extremes
Grow Sage to Add Delicious Flavor to Food
Sage carries a history as rich as the flavor it brings to food.
how to grow sage • salvia officinalis • history of sage • pineapple sage • fruit-scented sage
Sage carries a history as rich as the flavor it brings to food.
how to grow sage • salvia officinalis • history of sage • pineapple sage • fruit-scented sage
History of the Greenhouse
Greenhouses and conservatories have been present in Europe for thousands of years; greenhouses were first used to grow plants indoors throughout inclement weather.
history of greenhouses • ancient roman greenhouses • origins of the orangery • the modern conservatory • the emergence of public conservatories
Greenhouses and conservatories have been present in Europe for thousands of years; greenhouses were first used to grow plants indoors throughout inclement weather.
history of greenhouses • ancient roman greenhouses • origins of the orangery • the modern conservatory • the emergence of public conservatories
Lost Medicinal Plants of Pompeii
The ancient city of Pompeii in Italy lay hidden for centuries after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.; archaeological excavation has uncovered some surprising secrets.
medicinal plants of pompeii • evidence of plant use in pompeii • perfume making in pompeii • use of medicinal and aromatic plants in pompeii • medicinal herbs of pompeii
The ancient city of Pompeii in Italy lay hidden for centuries after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.; archaeological excavation has uncovered some surprising secrets.
medicinal plants of pompeii • evidence of plant use in pompeii • perfume making in pompeii • use of medicinal and aromatic plants in pompeii • medicinal herbs of pompeii
Pagan Origins of Modern Mistletoe Traditions
Mistletoe was revered by the ancient Druids both magically and medicinally. It's possible that modern mistletoe traditions have their roots in ancient beliefs.
kissing under mistletoe • how druids used mistletoe • norse mistletoe myth • mistletoe in celtic art • magical use of mistletoe
Mistletoe was revered by the ancient Druids both magically and medicinally. It's possible that modern mistletoe traditions have their roots in ancient beliefs.
kissing under mistletoe • how druids used mistletoe • norse mistletoe myth • mistletoe in celtic art • magical use of mistletoe
A Brief History of Thyme
Learn about the history and mythology of thyme, an herb humans have been using for thousands of years.
thyme • herbs • thymus vulgaris • thymus serpyllum • growing thyme
Learn about the history and mythology of thyme, an herb humans have been using for thousands of years.
thyme • herbs • thymus vulgaris • thymus serpyllum • growing thyme
Court Jesters in Western Europe
Though many modern perceptions of historical events tend to get shrouded or distorted with the passing of time, the person of the jester has remained surprisingly intact.
court jesters • history of court jesters • what were court jesters • jesters in england • body controled by humours
Though many modern perceptions of historical events tend to get shrouded or distorted with the passing of time, the person of the jester has remained surprisingly intact.
court jesters • history of court jesters • what were court jesters • jesters in england • body controled by humours
Holly - Pagan Symbolism and Tradition
Red berried holly plants, symbolic of strength, protection, good will and everlasting life decorated the ancients' homes and were bestowed as gifts during Yuletide.
pagan holly symbolism • holly symbolism • celtic holly symbolism • holly legends • holly traditions
Red berried holly plants, symbolic of strength, protection, good will and everlasting life decorated the ancients' homes and were bestowed as gifts during Yuletide.
pagan holly symbolism • holly symbolism • celtic holly symbolism • holly legends • holly traditions
The Gardener's Guide to Growing Ivies
Ivies have been popular both in outdoor gardens and as houseplants for hundreds of years. This new book provides the information needed to correctly identify the species, variety or clone and talks about their cultivation.
ivy • ivies • topiary • hedera
Ivies have been popular both in outdoor gardens and as houseplants for hundreds of years. This new book provides the information needed to correctly identify the species, variety or clone and talks about their cultivation.
ivy • ivies • topiary • hedera
Uncertainty and Quantum Entanglement
Elementary analysis of quantum entanglement suggests that all matter in the universe is still cosmically connected after 14 billion years, across 156 billion light years.
quantum entanglement • particle • uncertainty • momentum • cosmos
Elementary analysis of quantum entanglement suggests that all matter in the universe is still cosmically connected after 14 billion years, across 156 billion light years.
quantum entanglement • particle • uncertainty • momentum • cosmos
King of Wines, Wine of Kings: A Fresh Look at California Nebbiolo
The current state (2005) of Nebbiolo wines in California.
barolo • nebbiolo • piedmont • pliny • california
The current state (2005) of Nebbiolo wines in California.
barolo • nebbiolo • piedmont • pliny • california
My Favorite Home Remedies (Part 1/Garlic)
This will begin a series of articles that relate to anyone and everyone who needs natural healing in their lives. We'll try to get at least one of this type of article in each month. Perhaps we can get a discussion going to share our favorite home remedies.
holistic • therapy • natural • remedy • garlic
This will begin a series of articles that relate to anyone and everyone who needs natural healing in their lives. We'll try to get at least one of this type of article in each month. Perhaps we can get a discussion going to share our favorite home remedies.
holistic • therapy • natural • remedy • garlic
Pear: A Perry Classy Fruit
The history, folklore, and uses of the pear.
pear • pyrus communis • pear history • pear folklore
The history, folklore, and uses of the pear.
pear • pyrus communis • pear history • pear folklore
The African Lion - Carnivore Supreme
Lions are strong, fast and clever. These carnivores are magnificent to look at. Sometimes they evoke dread but more often admiration.
lion • lioness • king of the beasts • male lion • mane
Lions are strong, fast and clever. These carnivores are magnificent to look at. Sometimes they evoke dread but more often admiration.
lion • lioness • king of the beasts • male lion • mane
The Monster Makers: Jenny Hanivers and Other Fabricated Monsters
<p>What is a showman to do when he can't find a monster? Why, create one of his own, of course! Here are some examples of the lengths to which some will go to believe, or to encourage belief in others. <center><i>"Creatures of night, brought to light!"</i></center>
alligator • basilisk • barnum • circus • curiosities
<p>What is a showman to do when he can't find a monster? Why, create one of his own, of course! Here are some examples of the lengths to which some will go to believe, or to encourage belief in others. <center><i>"Creatures of night, brought to light!"</i></center>
alligator • basilisk • barnum • circus • curiosities
The Look of Early Spring
How spring seems to emerge one bud at a time in April on Massachusetts' North Shore
spring;seasonal change;natural history;science as • nature writing;massachusetts
How spring seems to emerge one bud at a time in April on Massachusetts' North Shore
spring;seasonal change;natural history;science as • nature writing;massachusetts
Volcanoes
Volcanoes have always fascinated us, and have been a source of destruction and a source of growth. In this article I will explore the four main types of volcanoes and the differences and potential hazard from each.
geology • geophysics • volcano • volcanoes • shield volcano
Volcanoes have always fascinated us, and have been a source of destruction and a source of growth. In this article I will explore the four main types of volcanoes and the differences and potential hazard from each.
geology • geophysics • volcano • volcanoes • shield volcano
What's in a Name? Taxonomy
Plant names can be frustrating, especially the scientific names (botanical epithets or binomials) and especially when those change once you've finally gotten them to stick in your brain. Why are they important? Where did they come from? And, why do they change all the time? Join me on a journey of discovery.
plant names • scientific names • botanical epithet • binomial • compton
Plant names can be frustrating, especially the scientific names (botanical epithets or binomials) and especially when those change once you've finally gotten them to stick in your brain. Why are they important? Where did they come from? And, why do they change all the time? Join me on a journey of discovery.
plant names • scientific names • botanical epithet • binomial • compton
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