Articles related to "Roman Life"

The Vestal Virgins were perhaps the most prized priestesses of Rome, because they protected what was most sacred among the city's ideals - the home fires.

In Barbara Erskine's latest novel the lives of a modern woman and the daughter of King Caractacus, dead for more than 2000 years, become entwined.

Pompeii is a rich source of archaeological evidence for the lives of urban and rural roman slaves and the role they played in roman society

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.

Archaeology has revealed the character of Herculaneum by rediscovering its streets, houses and public buildings. It has also solved the mystery of the fate of its people

The small Roman town of Pompeii was buried alive on August 24, 79 A.D., following the violent eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

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.

Ostia Antica is less than an hour from Rome yet portrays a vivid glimpse into centuries of Roman lifestyle and culture more complete than many other ancient ruins.

Et tu, Brutus? For years, that was the only thing I remembered from my studies of Julius Caesar in my sophmore year. Now, with the help of HBO, there's oh so much more...

Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them.

There are reasons for some of the weird vehicle maneuvers you see while driving or riding in a taxi while in the Italian capital. It's all part of wonderful life in Rome

The Romans had a variety of places where they went to eat out, buy snacks, drink and socialise. They even had hotels.

Brief biography of Cicero, Roman philosopher, orator, and Hellenistic scholar, best known for his orations, letters and rhetorics.

Brief biography of ancient Roman poet Ovid, popular and prolific writer exiled in the Black Sea, and a contemporary of Virgil and Horace.

In Ancient Rome, many poor people lived in squalid, rickety apartment blocks called insulae, (islands). These were badly built, unsafe, unhealthy and always overcrowded.

Poets and playwrights of the early Roman theatre who translated and adapted Greek comedies are credited with their preservation.

Earth spirits in ancient Rome, as well as the spirits of those who had died, watched over the every day lives of the Romans cheerfully - unless one forgot to give thanks.

A forum was an integral aspect of a Roman city. It was where all major political and commercial activity occurred, and was where the people of a Roman town gathered.

The thought of taking a European vacation with kids can be daunting, but a good balance can be struck between cultural enrichment and children's needs.

Several geothermal and seismic events occurred in historical Italy, with destructive effects. Unfortunately some notable ones have caught locals and tourists unawares.

Located south of Hadrians Wall in Northumberland UK, visitors are able to see ruins and artifacts unearthed by archaeologists.

Athletics, recreation and other physical activities helped to keep Roman boys and men fit for the army. Find out what kinds of activities they enjoyed 1000s of years ago.

A rough guide on how to become the worst wife in upper-class Ancient Rome; a piece of cake for the twenty-first century woman.

"He's behind you, oh no he isn't, oh yes he is!" Familiar shouts heard during a family outing to a pantomime, which for many is part of the Christmas festivities.

The Vindolanda tablets are rare Roman letters and documents that preserve details of life in a roman frontier province

The Latin language survives in medicine. Abbreviations used in doctors' instructions come from Roman shorthand, and anatomical names have many direct Latin sources.