ROMAN HISTORY
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Ancient Roman History from Aeneas to RomulusRomulus is said to have founded Rome in 753 BC, but the legendary roots of Roman history extend back another four centuries, to the Trojan hero Aeneas.- 5 Ancient Roman Sources Every Roman History Major Should ReadThese five sources are of such import that any student studying Roman History should read them.
- Greek and Roman HistoriographyA comparison of the Greek and Roman historical analyses that would fuse with the rise of the Roman Empire.
Could These Chinese Villagers Be Descendants of Roman Legionnaires?There are stories of a Roman Legion led my Marcus Crassus that was defeated in what is now Iran in 53BC. Is it possible that survivors made their way to China and settled there. People in one village have Caucasian DNA as well as Caucasian features.
Dogs in Roman History: Protectors, Hunters, & SoldiersIn the Roman world, dogs were important members of the family, with necessary functions. Unlike in the modern world, dogs' roles were often a matter of life and death to the humans who owned them.- Explore the Houses of Roman HerculaneumHerculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by Mount Vesuvius' 79 AD eruption, gives an amazing glimpse into the life and times of the Roman Empire.
- Roman History: What Were the Aims of Tiberius Gracchus?An essay that explores the mindset behind the famous Roman populist Tiberius Gracchus.
Roman Emperors: A Heralded Title that Never ExistedDespite common belief, there was no actual title called Roman Emperor.- A Short History of the ColosseumA short essay detailing the history of the Colosseum, one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Were Christians really fed to the lions? What were the hypogeum and sylvae? Read to find out.
- Fanny J. Crosby One of the Most Prolific Protestant Hymn Writers in HistoryThankful for her blindness because she felt it contributed significantly to her greater spiritual gifts, and writing under more than one hundred fictitious names, Fanny J. Crosby was one of the most prolific hymnists in history.
Hadrian: The Great Roman Emporer of A.D. 117A brief paper on the life and reign of the Hadrian who commissioned buildings, reformed the military, and started fashion trends in A.D. 117 Rome.
Theories of HistoryThere are many theories of history and many histories worth reading.
Bring Back the Roman SenateHere's a novel idea: how about selecting senators based on merit and capability rather than on popularity with semi-literate voters?- The Women of Rome: Re-Discovered in Roman ArtCareful study of various Roman art and artifacts help reveal the role of women in the realm of Roman society.
The History of Christmas and Its Pagan OriginsThe early history of Christmas is composed of "pagan" (non-Christian) fertility rites and practices which predate the birth of Christ by centuries.- Roman History: Four Emperors in Twelve MonthsImagine going through four heads of state in a single year. Now imagine each of them having a life's worth of negative impact on society. That was 69 A.D.
- Glencoe High School History Books are Woefully InadequateA brief glance at the new batch of history books put out by Glencoe and the McGraw-Hill Companies shows just how much misinformation our children are getting.
Weird History Revealed: VomitoriumsVomitoriums represented the ultimate in snobbery; while others were starving and begging for scraps of food, the elite and wealthy were gorging on massive amounts of food then purging to make room for more.
How the U.S. Compares to the Roman EmpireThe Roman Empire survived in one way or another for almost 2,000 years. The decline of the Empire can be traced to problems with maintaining the military and the economy. Current trends in the U.S. parallel some of those of later Rome.
Roman Emperors: AugustusThe life of Rome's first emperor was filled with both great political success and tremendous personal tragedy.- Roman Values Presented in Livy: The Rape of LucretiaAn analysis of primary source document The Rape of Lucretia
- History of the Roman EmpireIn this article I will be telling you about the history of the Roman empire.
Alternate History: Spanish Armada Victory Against Elizabeth IThe invasion of England by the Spanish Armada certainly had its probability. After all, Spain held the blessing of the pope and a strong veteran army soaked in war.- 9/11 and the Fall of the Roman RepublicAfter September 11th, Americans found themselves completely shocked, and disoriented. This same occurrence can be found in ancient Rome, when a pirate attack shifted a Republic to an Empire.
- Roman Concubines in Regards to Roman LawA paper on the influence of women in law throughout Rome and how their social rules differed from women with more sexually repressed backgrounds.
- The Birth of the Roman Arena and Gladiator CombatA historical look at the beginning of Arena Games.
- On the Roman Empire and American Foreign Policya review of an article I read
- The History of Florence Website: A Review of Layout, Information and MoreThe website is run by AboutFlorence.com, a site set up to attract tourists to the many wonders of Florence.
The Segobriga Roman Ruins in Central SpainVisit Segobriga and see the ruins of what was once an affluent city of the Roman empire. Segobriga is located in central Spain, less than an hour away from Madrid.
The Roman ArmyTraining was one of the reasons why the Roman army was so successful, and it was taken very seriously, "The courage of a soldier is heightened by his knowledge of his profession,
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