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Eels in Roman Gardens
I expect that many of you will be surprised to learn that the fish which ancient Roman authors mention most often as being kept in fishponds are eels.
eels • pliny the elder • varro • seneca • tertullian
I expect that many of you will be surprised to learn that the fish which ancient Roman authors mention most often as being kept in fishponds are eels.
eels • pliny the elder • varro • seneca • tertullian
Piscinae Salsae (Saltwater Fishponds)
For years I have been curious about the saltwater fishponds of ancient Rome, so I was thrilled to discover James Higgenbotham’s book <i>Pisicinae</i>. This book explains how Roman fishponds were constructed and how they functioned.
piscinae • sperlonga • tiberius • rome • republic
For years I have been curious about the saltwater fishponds of ancient Rome, so I was thrilled to discover James Higgenbotham’s book <i>Pisicinae</i>. This book explains how Roman fishponds were constructed and how they functioned.
piscinae • sperlonga • tiberius • rome • republic
The Battle Of Cannae
Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.
rome • roman • carthage • carthaginian • hannibal
Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.
rome • roman • carthage • carthaginian • hannibal
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
Valerian
Having trouble sleeping? Get your Z's the natural way.
valerian • herbs • herbal sleep aids • natural sleep aids • sleep disorders
Having trouble sleeping? Get your Z's the natural way.
valerian • herbs • herbal sleep aids • natural sleep aids • sleep disorders
Echinacea
Echinacea is a medicinal herb that many people vow strengthens their immune systems and keeps colds away.
echinacea • native american remedy proves worth • snakeroot • echinacea research • echinacea use
Echinacea is a medicinal herb that many people vow strengthens their immune systems and keeps colds away.
echinacea • native american remedy proves worth • snakeroot • echinacea research • echinacea use
Reading History in Names of Lancashire Alehouses
History is discovered in ancient documents or from artefacts dug up by archaeologists. Or it may be revealed in place names, and signs and symbols on old hostelries.
public houses • restaurants • lancashire hotels • horses • dogs
History is discovered in ancient documents or from artefacts dug up by archaeologists. Or it may be revealed in place names, and signs and symbols on old hostelries.
public houses • restaurants • lancashire hotels • horses • dogs
Alternative Therapy - Herbal Medicine
The first of many articles on alternative therapies. Herbal Medicine is one of the mostly used remedies.
herbs • herbal medicine • alternative therapy • cancer • breast cancer
The first of many articles on alternative therapies. Herbal Medicine is one of the mostly used remedies.
herbs • herbal medicine • alternative therapy • cancer • breast cancer
Chamomile
Relaxing and soothing chamomile tea owes its popularity as a beverage to experience passed down through the ages.
chamomile traditional medicinal herb • german or roman chamomile • cure-all chamomile • unusual chamomile facts • chamomile benefits skin problems
Relaxing and soothing chamomile tea owes its popularity as a beverage to experience passed down through the ages.
chamomile traditional medicinal herb • german or roman chamomile • cure-all chamomile • unusual chamomile facts • chamomile benefits skin problems
Dining in Ancient Rome
Roman dinners were social occasions, where family and friends could meet to eat, network and be entertained.
dining out in ancient rome • roman dining • roman dining customs • roman dinners • roman meals
Roman dinners were social occasions, where family and friends could meet to eat, network and be entertained.
dining out in ancient rome • roman dining • roman dining customs • roman dinners • roman meals
The Ancient Roman Diet
Roman eating was not all about stuffed dormice and complex feasting. Basically simple and healthy, many of the recipes have survived into the present day.
ancient roman diet • roman diet • roman food • roman ingredients • roman food ingredients
Roman eating was not all about stuffed dormice and complex feasting. Basically simple and healthy, many of the recipes have survived into the present day.
ancient roman diet • roman diet • roman food • roman ingredients • roman food ingredients
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
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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