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The three-part system of naming in the Roman world was unique and distinct from other naming conventions in the ancient world. Find out what made up a Roman name.
Roman influences on Dacia included an infrastructure system, language, religion, and the name of the territory that was once Dacia - Romania.
Definition of the glossary term Aphrodite
Definition of the glossary term Apollo
Definition of the glossary term Artemis
Definition of the glossary term Hades
Definition of the glossary term Hephaestus
Definition of the glossary term Dionysus
Expecting a baby girl in June, July or August? These cool girl baby names for summer babies will give parents some unique baby girl name options.
Sicily's ancient sites reflect its turbulent past and feature among Italy's top archaeological wonders.
Vortigern was the first recorded ruler of post-Roman Britain. Unfortunately, his best remembered deed was to invite Hengest the Saxon to come and fight for Britain.
Evidence from Asellina's Caupona shows that even the bar staff of a caupona interested themselves in local politics. But were they also involved in prostitution?
For serious researchers of Biblical history, early Jewish history and life in Roman Judea, between 200 BCE and 75 CE, the works of Flavius Josephus are an essential tool.
The name Halliday and its many variations is frequently cited as a battle cry from ancient times in Scotland.
The Middle East has endured years of conflict and war between its people. This divergence has lead groups and individuals to take extreme actions.
Roman military fiction takes to the waves in the first of a new series by debut author John Stack.
For over 1,700 years Pevensey Castle has played an important role in defending the Sussex coast from invasion.
Ptolemy was an ancient Greek scholar who originated the Ptolemaic system in astronomy and made important contributions to geography and optics.
Recipe for Grattachecca, traditional Roman Granita with Syrup, from Ices Italia
The 16th century Damascus Gate, one of a number of entry points allowing passageway through Jerusalem's ancient walls, is the largest and most ornate of the Old City gate
Under the leadership of Hermann, the German tribesmen wiped out three Roman Legions, ending Rome's bid to conquer Germany and altering European history permanently.
King Midas was hospitable to Silenus, beloved tutor of Dionysus, God of wine and revelry. Told to name his gift, Midas asked that all he touched turn to gold.
After its first appearance in the seventh century B.C.E. the trireme rapidly became the main warship of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Many English boys' baby names are based on Latin words. Descriptive names are among the most common, although a number of proper names from Roman times endure even today.
The ancient story of King Arthur, based on no more than the minimum of evidence, is still powerful today through books and movies.
Over four thousand years people have travelled English county byways. Research Lancashire's ancient trade routes by sampling its hotels, restaurants and public houses.
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