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.
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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.
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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.
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Caledonia
Written records of Scotland begin with the Romans. Their writings have given us most of our information concerning these early inhabitants of Scotland.
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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.
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The Biographers 2/2
Life and works of Tacitus and Suetonius. The works of other biographers: Diogenes Laertius and the Augustan History
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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.
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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.
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Jesus Christ – Accidental Prophet?
Is it true that the mass prevalence of Christian tradition is testimony enough that its founder actually existed?
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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.
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Proving Jesus
The central person of Christianity is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is fictional or mythical, Christianity collapses. So, was Jesus real?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Roman Emperors
List of Roman Emperors, Augustus - Constantine I
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Riding in Carts With Hobbits
Tolkien's Hobbits bear some striking resemblances to the pre-Romanic Celts who spread across ancient Europe.
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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.
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British Beer
A short history of British beer, British brewing, and the British pub.
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Is Bible History Accurate?
Archaeological evidence supports the accuracy of Biblical accounts almost to King David's time. Why is the rest in doubt?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Runecrafting
Runes are exceptionally easy to fashion. Here are some ideas to guide you in making a set of your own.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anti-Americanism
A prominent Frenchman, Jean Francois Revel, warns explains and warns of the danger of European anti-Americanism.
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Jardins Anglo-Chinois
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
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The Roots of Renaissance Gardens
The gardens of Renaissance Italy were rooted in the gardens of ancient Rome.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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