Articles related to "Romulus"
The Beginnings of an Empire
Romulus and Remus are classed as the founders of Rome. This article explains the myths about its beginnings.
roman empire • romulus and remus • rome • italy
Romulus and Remus are classed as the founders of Rome. This article explains the myths about its beginnings.
roman empire • romulus and remus • rome • italy
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.
rome • romulus • remus • ancient • kings
The legend and history of the kings who ruled ancient Rome, from founders Romulus and Remus to the Tarquin dynasty.
rome • romulus • remus • ancient • kings
The Power of the Roman Emperors
This article focuses on the Roman emperors, the powers they wielded and the rise and fall of Caligula.
caligula • julius caesar • rome • tiberius • remus
This article focuses on the Roman emperors, the powers they wielded and the rise and fall of Caligula.
caligula • julius caesar • rome • tiberius • remus
Ancient Origins of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day and February equal love and romance. In Ancient Greece and Rome, this time of year had similar connotations, but they were celebrated VERY differently.
gamelion • hieros gamos • lupercalia • faunus • luperci
Valentine's Day and February equal love and romance. In Ancient Greece and Rome, this time of year had similar connotations, but they were celebrated VERY differently.
gamelion • hieros gamos • lupercalia • faunus • luperci
What are the Seven Hills of Rome?
Definition of the glossary term Seven Hills of Rome
seven hills of rome • romulus • rome • ancient rome • tiber river
Definition of the glossary term Seven Hills of Rome
seven hills of rome • romulus • rome • ancient rome • tiber river
Numa Pompilius
The reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, as told in legend.
numa • numa pompilius • king • rome • legend
The reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, as told in legend.
numa • numa pompilius • king • rome • legend
The Last Emperor of Rome
Declared Emperor at 14, Romulus Augustus is widely recognised as the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire. His abdication effectively marked its fall.
the last emperor of rome • romulus augustus • the fall of rome • last western roman emperor • roman emperor
Declared Emperor at 14, Romulus Augustus is widely recognised as the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire. His abdication effectively marked its fall.
the last emperor of rome • romulus augustus • the fall of rome • last western roman emperor • roman emperor
Samuel L. Jackson Gets Crazy in The Caveman's Valentine (2001)
Samuel L. Jackson is a schizophrenic Sherlock. Repeat that ten times and stay on the grill till doomsday!
samuel l. jackson • kasi lemmons • george dawes green • colm feore • schizophrenia
Samuel L. Jackson is a schizophrenic Sherlock. Repeat that ten times and stay on the grill till doomsday!
samuel l. jackson • kasi lemmons • george dawes green • colm feore • schizophrenia
The Rape of the Sabine Women
Today it is common for a husband to carry his new bride across the threshold of their new home the first time they enter it. Few know the origin of this tradition.
rape of the sabine women • roman tradition • roman legend • marriage tradition • wedding traditions
Today it is common for a husband to carry his new bride across the threshold of their new home the first time they enter it. Few know the origin of this tradition.
rape of the sabine women • roman tradition • roman legend • marriage tradition • wedding traditions
Angelique Armae - Come The Night
Angels, demons, vampires, Irish, and ancient Romans combine in this romantic fantasy COME THE NIGHT by Angelique Armae.
angelique armae • josephine pireano • tell tale press • telltalepress • angels
Angels, demons, vampires, Irish, and ancient Romans combine in this romantic fantasy COME THE NIGHT by Angelique Armae.
angelique armae • josephine pireano • tell tale press • telltalepress • angels
What's Old, What's New in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek
A winning performance by Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy reminds us of what we loved about the original Star Trek series.
star trek • james t. kirk • j.j. abrams • u.s.s. enterprise • scotty
A winning performance by Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy reminds us of what we loved about the original Star Trek series.
star trek • james t. kirk • j.j. abrams • u.s.s. enterprise • scotty
Imperial Temples in the Forum
Temples constructed in the Forum Romanum during the height of the Roman Empire were often not for religious purposes, but to celebrate Emperors and their immortality.
forum romanum • temples • imperial rome • emperors of rome • deifying leaders
Temples constructed in the Forum Romanum during the height of the Roman Empire were often not for religious purposes, but to celebrate Emperors and their immortality.
forum romanum • temples • imperial rome • emperors of rome • deifying leaders
Feral Children - Reality or Myth?
The Mowgli Syndrome is the current term some mental health professionals use for this phenomenon, a subject of ancient and contemporary writers. Fact or fiction?
feral children • wild children • mowgli syndrome • romulus and remus • tarzan
The Mowgli Syndrome is the current term some mental health professionals use for this phenomenon, a subject of ancient and contemporary writers. Fact or fiction?
feral children • wild children • mowgli syndrome • romulus and remus • tarzan
Italy: Rome travel facts & trivia
Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma
rome • travel • fact • trivia • information
Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma
rome • travel • fact • trivia • information
Rome's Fall From Power
Rome, a power in ancient times, lasted for nearly 1000 years. The reasons for its fall are numerous and some main contributors to its downfall will be discussed.
fall • roman empire • rome • ostragoths • demise
Rome, a power in ancient times, lasted for nearly 1000 years. The reasons for its fall are numerous and some main contributors to its downfall will be discussed.
fall • roman empire • rome • ostragoths • demise
Roman December Festivals
Various Roman festivals linked to winter and the end of the agricultural year were celebrated in December.
roman religious • religious festivals • december • festivals • roman calendar
Various Roman festivals linked to winter and the end of the agricultural year were celebrated in December.
roman religious • religious festivals • december • festivals • roman calendar
The Ancient Roman Calendar
Originally lunar based, the Roman calendar measured the Roman civic year. Its reorganisation by Julius Caesar made it the basis for the modern western calendar.
ancient roman calendar • roman • ancient • ancient calendar • ancient calendars
Originally lunar based, the Roman calendar measured the Roman civic year. Its reorganisation by Julius Caesar made it the basis for the modern western calendar.
ancient roman calendar • roman • ancient • ancient calendar • ancient calendars
Vestal Virgins in Roman Culture and Religion
From the earliest days of Rome, the Vestal Virgins tended the sacred fire in Vesta's temple, forging an ancient sorority that symbolized the power of the old religion.
vestal virgins and ancient rome • punishing a vestal virgin • nero and the vestal virgins • origins of the vestal virgins • sacred rites of the vestal virgins
From the earliest days of Rome, the Vestal Virgins tended the sacred fire in Vesta's temple, forging an ancient sorority that symbolized the power of the old religion.
vestal virgins and ancient rome • punishing a vestal virgin • nero and the vestal virgins • origins of the vestal virgins • sacred rites of the vestal virgins
Lemuria - The Exorcism of House Spirits
Lemures and Lares were ancient Roman ghosts. The Romans were obsessed with all kinds of invisible entities and develpoed ways to control them.
lemuria • house spirits • ancient romans • ghosts and house spirits • ancient times
Lemures and Lares were ancient Roman ghosts. The Romans were obsessed with all kinds of invisible entities and develpoed ways to control them.
lemuria • house spirits • ancient romans • ghosts and house spirits • ancient times
Medieval Art History: A Brief Time line.
While I am working on a longer article on Abbot Suger of St. Denis, I will offer the following brief (and sketchy) Time line of the more significant Medieval artworks and architectural achievements. For a more complete online reference with dates and historical information, I recommend the <b>Ecole Library</b>.
medieval time line art history middle ages fifth s
While I am working on a longer article on Abbot Suger of St. Denis, I will offer the following brief (and sketchy) Time line of the more significant Medieval artworks and architectural achievements. For a more complete online reference with dates and historical information, I recommend the <b>Ecole Library</b>.
medieval time line art history middle ages fifth s
The Lupercalia: A Roman Festival
By the time Augustus came into power, the Romans had forgotten which god this festival honored. Highly practical people, the Romans invented a new god to explain it.
roman lueprcalia • lupercalia valentines day • lupercalia festival • ancient roman holiday • fertility festival
By the time Augustus came into power, the Romans had forgotten which god this festival honored. Highly practical people, the Romans invented a new god to explain it.
roman lueprcalia • lupercalia valentines day • lupercalia festival • ancient roman holiday • fertility festival
The Roman Saturnalia
The Saturnalia was a Roman holiday that took place in December that celebrated Saturn as a harvest god
roman saturnalia • roman festival • saturnalia • larentalia • saturnalia festival
The Saturnalia was a Roman holiday that took place in December that celebrated Saturn as a harvest god
roman saturnalia • roman festival • saturnalia • larentalia • saturnalia festival
Early Rome
After appearing as a small village in the 900s B.C.E., Rome became a prominent city between 616 and 506, while dominated by foreign kings. In 506 Rome won its independenc
early rome • foundation rome • roman independence • roman independence etruscan • etruscans
After appearing as a small village in the 900s B.C.E., Rome became a prominent city between 616 and 506, while dominated by foreign kings. In 506 Rome won its independenc
early rome • foundation rome • roman independence • roman independence etruscan • etruscans
John Byrne's Classic Star Trek Comics From IDW
John Byrne's new comics revisit events and characters of the original Star Trek era, including Gary Seven, the Klingon-Romulan Alliance, and The Cage's Number One.
star trek comics • idw publishing • john byrne • aliens spotlight: romulans • the hollow crown
John Byrne's new comics revisit events and characters of the original Star Trek era, including Gary Seven, the Klingon-Romulan Alliance, and The Cage's Number One.
star trek comics • idw publishing • john byrne • aliens spotlight: romulans • the hollow crown
Karl Adolph Gjellerup Biography
Brief biography of Karl Adolph Gjellerup, best known for his novels with religious themes.
karl adolph gjellerup • karl gjellerup biography • gjelllerup list of works • gjellerup danish novelist • poet gjellerup
Brief biography of Karl Adolph Gjellerup, best known for his novels with religious themes.
karl adolph gjellerup • karl gjellerup biography • gjelllerup list of works • gjellerup danish novelist • poet gjellerup
Malacca a Historic Town
Malacca the name echoes with intrigue and romanceconjuring pictures of ancient privateers plundering Portuguese galleons, the town has a fascinating 600-year history.
mallaca • melaka • malaysia • visit malaysia • stadthuys
Malacca the name echoes with intrigue and romanceconjuring pictures of ancient privateers plundering Portuguese galleons, the town has a fascinating 600-year history.
mallaca • melaka • malaysia • visit malaysia • stadthuys
The History of St. Valentine's Day
Ever wonder why, on this one random day a year, people everywhere have a contest to see who can say "I love you" with the most flair?
valentine's day • st. valentine • emperor claudius • history of valentine's day • lupercalia
Ever wonder why, on this one random day a year, people everywhere have a contest to see who can say "I love you" with the most flair?
valentine's day • st. valentine • emperor claudius • history of valentine's day • lupercalia
The Regions - Alley Theatre
An brief history and an overview of the website of this historic regional theatre.
playwright • writing • theatre • theater • produce
An brief history and an overview of the website of this historic regional theatre.
playwright • writing • theatre • theater • produce
There´s Something About Italy
Italy has something that has made it a leading player in European history for more than 2,000 years.
tuscany • chianti • appenines • sicilian • amalfi
Italy has something that has made it a leading player in European history for more than 2,000 years.
tuscany • chianti • appenines • sicilian • amalfi
Who was Saint Valentine?
St. Valentine's Day is time when lovers exchange tokens of love and fidelity and to receive cards that intrigue with their anonymous avowal of amorous intentions.
st valentine • valentine cards • februrary 14 • pre-christian rites • charles duke of orleans
St. Valentine's Day is time when lovers exchange tokens of love and fidelity and to receive cards that intrigue with their anonymous avowal of amorous intentions.
st valentine • valentine cards • februrary 14 • pre-christian rites • charles duke of orleans
Caveman's Valentine-- Jackson's Best Performance to Date
A review of Universal Focus' "The Caveman's Valentine." The film, starring Samuel L. Jackson, opened March 2.
drama • psychiatric • jackson • film • review
A review of Universal Focus' "The Caveman's Valentine." The film, starring Samuel L. Jackson, opened March 2.
drama • psychiatric • jackson • film • review
Leadership Traits of Cyrus the Great
Cyrus II founded the Persian Empire through strong personal leadership that demonstrated boldness, innovation, toleration, efficient organization, and wisdom.
leadership traits of cyrus ii • cyrus the great • cyrus defeats croesus • cyrus captures babylon • organization of the persinan empire
Cyrus II founded the Persian Empire through strong personal leadership that demonstrated boldness, innovation, toleration, efficient organization, and wisdom.
leadership traits of cyrus ii • cyrus the great • cyrus defeats croesus • cyrus captures babylon • organization of the persinan empire
Mans Best Friend or Worst Enemy? Wolves.
What Do wolves mean in Shamanism and Native Cultures? Why are we so afraid of the animals we tamed into pets? Lets find out.
wolves • shamanism • dreams • visions • fear
What Do wolves mean in Shamanism and Native Cultures? Why are we so afraid of the animals we tamed into pets? Lets find out.
wolves • shamanism • dreams • visions • fear
Star Trek 2009 Film Review
Originally planned for release in December 2008, Star Trek has finally landed. But is the reboot a success or not?
star trek review • j.j. abrams directs star trek • the new star trek • chris pine as james tiberius kirk • zachary quinto as spock
Originally planned for release in December 2008, Star Trek has finally landed. But is the reboot a success or not?
star trek review • j.j. abrams directs star trek • the new star trek • chris pine as james tiberius kirk • zachary quinto as spock
Star Trek 2009--Don't Call it a Reboot
Fortunately for audiences, including fans, casual viewers, and newcomers, Star Trek sticks to the action-movie formula without losing much of its geek credibility.
star trek • spock • kirk • abrams • quinto
Fortunately for audiences, including fans, casual viewers, and newcomers, Star Trek sticks to the action-movie formula without losing much of its geek credibility.
star trek • spock • kirk • abrams • quinto
The Roman Celebration of the Liberalia
An old Roman god of wine and fertility, Liber's festival was held on the 17th March. It was also the day Roman boys came of age.
liberalia • roman spring festivals • roman fertility rites • roman god liber • pater liber
An old Roman god of wine and fertility, Liber's festival was held on the 17th March. It was also the day Roman boys came of age.
liberalia • roman spring festivals • roman fertility rites • roman god liber • pater liber
Commemoration in the Forum Romanum
The monuments in the Forum Romanum celebrate Rome's military victories, the men responsible for them, and the sacred areas that date back to the founding of the city.
commemorative roman monuments • forum romanum • roman forum • triumphal arch • lapis niger
The monuments in the Forum Romanum celebrate Rome's military victories, the men responsible for them, and the sacred areas that date back to the founding of the city.
commemorative roman monuments • forum romanum • roman forum • triumphal arch • lapis niger
From Lycos to Lupercal
How Alexander the Great and the Goat-god Pan's ancient fertility cult set the stage for the birth of Imperial Rome.
julius caesar • alexander the great • lupercal • roman empire • rome
How Alexander the Great and the Goat-god Pan's ancient fertility cult set the stage for the birth of Imperial Rome.
julius caesar • alexander the great • lupercal • roman empire • rome
Gemini: I Think
Most people are aware that twins are used as a symbol to represent Gemini. Obviously twins represent two people – that are united as one (in my opinion). It takes two people to share ideas with and to have someone challenge your thinking. The twins also represent Gemini’s dualistic tendencies.
astrology • zodiac • lessons • lessens • cheap
Most people are aware that twins are used as a symbol to represent Gemini. Obviously twins represent two people – that are united as one (in my opinion). It takes two people to share ideas with and to have someone challenge your thinking. The twins also represent Gemini’s dualistic tendencies.
astrology • zodiac • lessons • lessens • cheap
Living Legends
Chapter 1 of a 5 part series introducing the 25 greatest living American (mostly) playwrights of our times.
great • greatest • living • american • play
Chapter 1 of a 5 part series introducing the 25 greatest living American (mostly) playwrights of our times.
great • greatest • living • american • play
Naming Your Cat
The right name for your purrfect feline friend is most important, but the owner cannot always think what to call his or her new cat or kitten. Here are some ideas.
cat names • naming a cat • what to call your cat • name for feline friend • pedigree cat names
The right name for your purrfect feline friend is most important, but the owner cannot always think what to call his or her new cat or kitten. Here are some ideas.
cat names • naming a cat • what to call your cat • name for feline friend • pedigree cat names
Ovid Book 1: Lycaon: Lycanthropy and Vampyres
Ovid introduces the story of Lycaon and the origin of werewolves into western literature. Closely following vampyres enter the western world, coming from the east. Meet Vikram the Vampyre, links to downloads listed for free text versions
werewolf • vampyre • vampire • shape-changers • indian myths
Ovid introduces the story of Lycaon and the origin of werewolves into western literature. Closely following vampyres enter the western world, coming from the east. Meet Vikram the Vampyre, links to downloads listed for free text versions
werewolf • vampyre • vampire • shape-changers • indian myths
The Classes and Social Strata in Ancient Rome
In a city where only the rich have to ability to set or change the rules, it was nearly impossible for a man to progress further than the class into which he was born.
roman social classes • social strata in ancient rome • patrician • plebian • nobiles
In a city where only the rich have to ability to set or change the rules, it was nearly impossible for a man to progress further than the class into which he was born.
roman social classes • social strata in ancient rome • patrician • plebian • nobiles
The Roots of Renaissance Gardens
The gardens of Renaissance Italy were rooted in the gardens of ancient Rome.
renaissance
The gardens of Renaissance Italy were rooted in the gardens of ancient Rome.
renaissance
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
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