Articles related to "Tacitus"
Pliny, Tacitus, Josephus and Jesus
Christians will often point to the fact that Pliny and Tacitus mentioned Christians as proof as Jesus existed.
tacitus • jesus • pliny • josephus • historical proof
Christians will often point to the fact that Pliny and Tacitus mentioned Christians as proof as Jesus existed.
tacitus • jesus • pliny • josephus • historical proof
The Battle Of Watling Street 61CE
This battle marked the end of a successful rebellion of the Celtic tribes in Southern Britain. It was a victory of superior tactics versus overwhelming numbers.
boudicca • iceni • romans • britons • revolt
This battle marked the end of a successful rebellion of the Celtic tribes in Southern Britain. It was a victory of superior tactics versus overwhelming numbers.
boudicca • iceni • romans • britons • revolt
The Battle Of Mons Graupius
During the First Century C.E., the Roman Empire had expanded to control almost all of Western Europe with only a few territories of interest remaining unoccupied.
caledonia • mons graupius • calgacus • agricola • tacitus
During the First Century C.E., the Roman Empire had expanded to control almost all of Western Europe with only a few territories of interest remaining unoccupied.
caledonia • mons graupius • calgacus • agricola • tacitus
Caledonia
Written records of Scotland begin with the Romans. Their writings have given us most of our information concerning these early inhabitants of Scotland.
roman • celts • albions • orcades • caledonia
Written records of Scotland begin with the Romans. Their writings have given us most of our information concerning these early inhabitants of Scotland.
roman • celts • albions • orcades • caledonia
The Landscape of Scotland
The landscape of Scotland is one of enormous contrast, and has struck those who have witnessed it with awe and wonder.
landscape of scotland • description of scotland • tacitus roman historian • roman settlement • thermohaline circulation
The landscape of Scotland is one of enormous contrast, and has struck those who have witnessed it with awe and wonder.
landscape of scotland • description of scotland • tacitus roman historian • roman settlement • thermohaline circulation
The Biographers 2/2
Life and works of Tacitus and Suetonius. The works of other biographers: Diogenes Laertius and the Augustan History
bingley • classics • ancient biographies • roman • greek
Life and works of Tacitus and Suetonius. The works of other biographers: Diogenes Laertius and the Augustan History
bingley • classics • ancient biographies • roman • greek
Understanding and Generating Lorem Ipsum Text
Lorem Ipsum has been used by printers, typesetters, and even software developers. It comes from Cicero, but any Latin text can be adapted into custom placeholder copy.
lorem ipsum text • meaning of lorem ipsum • cicero latin treatise • dummy text • typesetter placeholder
Lorem Ipsum has been used by printers, typesetters, and even software developers. It comes from Cicero, but any Latin text can be adapted into custom placeholder copy.
lorem ipsum text • meaning of lorem ipsum • cicero latin treatise • dummy text • typesetter placeholder
Who Were the Ancient Druids?
The Druids were well respected elders in ancient Celtic society, who fascinate even today, but they left very few written records.
ancients druids • history of the druids • celtic druids • romans and the druids • archeological evidence druids
The Druids were well respected elders in ancient Celtic society, who fascinate even today, but they left very few written records.
ancients druids • history of the druids • celtic druids • romans and the druids • archeological evidence druids
Jesus Christ – Accidental Prophet?
Is it true that the mass prevalence of Christian tradition is testimony enough that its founder actually existed?
jesus • jesus myth • historical jesus • jesus christ • christianity
Is it true that the mass prevalence of Christian tradition is testimony enough that its founder actually existed?
jesus • jesus myth • historical jesus • jesus christ • christianity
Origins of Christianity
What started Christianity? Who started Christianity? The beginning of Christianity continues to arouse intense interest and debate today. Getting to the truth.
christianity • beginning of christianity • rise of christianity • spread of christianity • the origins of christianity
What started Christianity? Who started Christianity? The beginning of Christianity continues to arouse intense interest and debate today. Getting to the truth.
christianity • beginning of christianity • rise of christianity • spread of christianity • the origins of christianity
Proving Jesus
The central person of Christianity is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is fictional or mythical, Christianity collapses. So, was Jesus real?
jesus • history • christ • evidence • jew
The central person of Christianity is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is fictional or mythical, Christianity collapses. So, was Jesus real?
jesus • history • christ • evidence • jew
Llyn Cerrig Bach
Llyn Cerrig Bach is the site of a major deposit of Iron Age metalwork in a natural lake. It is believed to be a Celtic ritual site.
llyn cerrig bach • iron age hoards • iron age metalwork • celtic metalwork • celtic ritual sites
Llyn Cerrig Bach is the site of a major deposit of Iron Age metalwork in a natural lake. It is believed to be a Celtic ritual site.
llyn cerrig bach • iron age hoards • iron age metalwork • celtic metalwork • celtic ritual sites
The Flavians
The Flavians came to power in 69AD, following the political upheaval that followed Nero's reign . This article will highlight their achievements and failures.
flavians • vespasian • titus • domitian • nero
The Flavians came to power in 69AD, following the political upheaval that followed Nero's reign . This article will highlight their achievements and failures.
flavians • vespasian • titus • domitian • nero
A Brief History of Early Roman London
Roman London was a highly populated, and successful city during the later years of the Roman Empire, and was centered around both the Roman Wall and the London Bridge.
early roman london • roman london • history of london • london population • roman wall in london
Roman London was a highly populated, and successful city during the later years of the Roman Empire, and was centered around both the Roman Wall and the London Bridge.
early roman london • roman london • history of london • london population • roman wall in london
Early Christians and the Burning of Rome AD 64
The first significant Christian persecution in the Roman Empire may owe more to the eccentric social nature of the sect than their complicity in starting the fires.
nero and the burning of rome • the great roman fire • christians and nero • christian persecution • nero's persecution of christians
The first significant Christian persecution in the Roman Empire may owe more to the eccentric social nature of the sect than their complicity in starting the fires.
nero and the burning of rome • the great roman fire • christians and nero • christian persecution • nero's persecution of christians
Lucius Annaeus Seneca and Life
Philosophy and life of Seneca the Younger, Ancient Roman statesman, who believed in a simple life committed to virtue and reason. His beliefs are well quoted.
lucius annaeus seneca • seneca the younger • seneca epistles • seneca stoic philosopher • seneca and life
Philosophy and life of Seneca the Younger, Ancient Roman statesman, who believed in a simple life committed to virtue and reason. His beliefs are well quoted.
lucius annaeus seneca • seneca the younger • seneca epistles • seneca stoic philosopher • seneca and life
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
Rune Sources
Find out good places to start your study on the runes. Which books and areas are a good place to start.,Find out good places to start your study on the runes. Which books and areas are a good place to start.
sources • runes • futhark • sources • runes
Find out good places to start your study on the runes. Which books and areas are a good place to start.,Find out good places to start your study on the runes. Which books and areas are a good place to start.
sources • runes • futhark • sources • runes
Roman Emperors
List of Roman Emperors, Augustus - Constantine I
roman • emperor • roman emperor • augustus • nero
List of Roman Emperors, Augustus - Constantine I
roman • emperor • roman emperor • augustus • nero
Riding in Carts With Hobbits
Tolkien's Hobbits bear some striking resemblances to the pre-Romanic Celts who spread across ancient Europe.
celts • julius caesar • tolkien • hobbits • thain
Tolkien's Hobbits bear some striking resemblances to the pre-Romanic Celts who spread across ancient Europe.
celts • julius caesar • tolkien • hobbits • thain
The Manly Men of Myth and Middle-Earth
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin
British Beer
A short history of British beer, British brewing, and the British pub.
british beer • british pub culture • british brewing • british pubs • history of british beer
A short history of British beer, British brewing, and the British pub.
british beer • british pub culture • british brewing • british pubs • history of british beer
Is Bible History Accurate?
Archaeological evidence supports the accuracy of Biblical accounts almost to King David's time. Why is the rest in doubt?
bible • biblical historical evidence • religion • israelites • king david
Archaeological evidence supports the accuracy of Biblical accounts almost to King David's time. Why is the rest in doubt?
bible • biblical historical evidence • religion • israelites • king david
What is Ancient History?
What is the point of studying ancient history? This article will help to clear up what it is exactly, and why it is so important to keep it alive and continue learning f
history • ancient history • archaeology • greece • rome
What is the point of studying ancient history? This article will help to clear up what it is exactly, and why it is so important to keep it alive and continue learning f
history • ancient history • archaeology • greece • rome
Boudicca: A Woman Warlord's Rebellion
In 60-61, Boudicca, warrior queen of the Iceni, revolted against Roman rule. Her forces at one time numbered 200,000. It took all the might of the Romans to overcome her.
boudicca • roman britain • roman history • ancient british history
In 60-61, Boudicca, warrior queen of the Iceni, revolted against Roman rule. Her forces at one time numbered 200,000. It took all the might of the Romans to overcome her.
boudicca • roman britain • roman history • ancient british history
OF COUNTRIES AND CITIES (From Luther's "Table Talks")
Some qoutes from Luther's <I>Table Talks</I> regarding the country and city. Have a Happy July 4th.! Of course, this is a holiday in the United States, but anyone outside the US can reference these quotes for their own nation's holidays.
july 4th • table talk • country • countries • city
Some qoutes from Luther's <I>Table Talks</I> regarding the country and city. Have a Happy July 4th.! Of course, this is a holiday in the United States, but anyone outside the US can reference these quotes for their own nation's holidays.
july 4th • table talk • country • countries • city
Monteverdi L'Incoronazione di Poppea
The Coronation of Poppea, an Italian opera by Claudio Monteverdi. Opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Monteverdi opera information.
monteverdi lincoronazione di poppea • opera coronation of poppea • opera poppea polt synopsis • opera poppea cast characters • monteverdi opera popea information
The Coronation of Poppea, an Italian opera by Claudio Monteverdi. Opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Monteverdi opera information.
monteverdi lincoronazione di poppea • opera coronation of poppea • opera poppea polt synopsis • opera poppea cast characters • monteverdi opera popea information
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
Runecrafting
Runes are exceptionally easy to fashion. Here are some ideas to guide you in making a set of your own.
making runes • runecrafting • gladr • creating your own set of runes • runic alphabet
Runes are exceptionally easy to fashion. Here are some ideas to guide you in making a set of your own.
making runes • runecrafting • gladr • creating your own set of runes • runic alphabet
Christians In Ancient Rome
Rome's greatest virtue lay in her ability to adopt beliefs from other cultures. Yet the tolerance which had made the city great faltered at the rise of the Christians.
christians • ancient rome • roman religion • early christians • religious persecution
Rome's greatest virtue lay in her ability to adopt beliefs from other cultures. Yet the tolerance which had made the city great faltered at the rise of the Christians.
christians • ancient rome • roman religion • early christians • religious persecution
Nero the Artist-Emperor
The Roman Emperor Nero's focus on the arts and his personal involvement in elaborate performances may have played a part in his removal as the chief of state.
nero the artist • poetry of nero • nero and greek culture • nero's poetry • nero the singing emperor
The Roman Emperor Nero's focus on the arts and his personal involvement in elaborate performances may have played a part in his removal as the chief of state.
nero the artist • poetry of nero • nero and greek culture • nero's poetry • nero the singing emperor
Quintilian: Roman Orator
The life of Marcus Fabius Qintilianus followed closely with the interesting events during the second half of the first century, a troubled time for the Roman Empire.
quintilian • roman orators • first century rome • history of rome • who was quintilian
The life of Marcus Fabius Qintilianus followed closely with the interesting events during the second half of the first century, a troubled time for the Roman Empire.
quintilian • roman orators • first century rome • history of rome • who was quintilian
The Cult of Isis in Imperial Roman Times
The Cult of Isis, long identified with Egypt, spread through the Mediterranean first through Greek Hellenization and later through the patronage of Roman emperors.
cult of isis and serapis • isis in imperial rome • ancient worship of isis • isis the mother goddess • isis and the virgin mary
The Cult of Isis, long identified with Egypt, spread through the Mediterranean first through Greek Hellenization and later through the patronage of Roman emperors.
cult of isis and serapis • isis in imperial rome • ancient worship of isis • isis the mother goddess • isis and the virgin mary
The History of Beer
Though the prehistoric origin of wine is well documented and accepted, rarely recognized is the fact that people have been enjoying beer for thousands of years.
art of brewing • history of beer • ancient art of brewing • art of beer making • beer
Though the prehistoric origin of wine is well documented and accepted, rarely recognized is the fact that people have been enjoying beer for thousands of years.
art of brewing • history of beer • ancient art of brewing • art of beer making • beer
Anti-Americanism
A prominent Frenchman, Jean Francois Revel, warns explains and warns of the danger of European anti-Americanism.
jean francois revel • anti-americanism • iraq
A prominent Frenchman, Jean Francois Revel, warns explains and warns of the danger of European anti-Americanism.
jean francois revel • anti-americanism • iraq
Jardins Anglo-Chinois
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
anglo-chinese gardens • jardins anglo-chinois • garden design • french
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
anglo-chinese gardens • jardins anglo-chinois • garden design • french
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
Evidence for Jesus
Before we can consider Jesus as God or Jesus as the Son of God, we must first know whether Jesus ever lived at all. Was there a historical Jesus?
evidence for jesus • proof of jesus • life of jesus christ • jesus christ • jesus as god
Before we can consider Jesus as God or Jesus as the Son of God, we must first know whether Jesus ever lived at all. Was there a historical Jesus?
evidence for jesus • proof of jesus • life of jesus christ • jesus christ • jesus as god
Stonehenge -- UK's Mysterious Monoliths
Arthurian legend is that Merlin magically constructed the henge. Celtic Druids didn't build it, but they're closely associated with these Neolithic stone structures.
stonehenge • henge • monoliths • druids • celts
Arthurian legend is that Merlin magically constructed the henge. Celtic Druids didn't build it, but they're closely associated with these Neolithic stone structures.
stonehenge • henge • monoliths • druids • celts
The Jesus myth
With Easter coming, we are reminded that there is no historical evidence for Jesus, and that Christianity is based on a myth with no basis in fact.
jesus • christ • easter • bible • christian
With Easter coming, we are reminded that there is no historical evidence for Jesus, and that Christianity is based on a myth with no basis in fact.
jesus • christ • easter • bible • christian
How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim?
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
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