Roman History
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Taking a cue from the Greeks, the Romans developed their own standard of coinage, which flourished in the Mediterranean through the rise of Christianity. more...
Romans followed a ritual when it came to bathing: exercise, sauna, massage, bath, relax. Roman baths were very similar to our modern health clubs and spas. more...
The Roman Baths were a central element of society in Ancient Rome. They were a place to exercise, socialize, and bathe for both the men and women of every social class. more...
The fullers were skilled and important tradesmen who had the task of regularly cleaning and dyeing all of the clothing worn by Romans. more...
When you think of Rome, the image of the toga undoubtedly comes to mind. There were several types of togas, each with a specific purpose and symbolism. more...
The clothing worn by the Ancient Romans was highly symbolic, showcasing the person's social class, wealth, occupation, and age. more...
The Fora dedicated to the Emperors of Rome were not only monumental and ceremonial, but they also served to provide more gathering space for Roman people and officials. more...
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By:
Natasha Sheldon
Diocletian stabilized the Roman Empire, introducing economic, administrative and social reforms. His actions laid the foundations for the division of the empire. more...
By:
Natasha Sheldon
The rebel emperor of Britain and Gaul for eight years, Carausius's story is one of piracy, betrayal and political intrigue during the third century AD. more...
The Emperor Julian the Apostate
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Natasha Sheldon
Emperor from 361, Julian was the last Pagan Roman Emperor. Brought up as a Christian, revival of the old religions earned him the title 'apostate'. more...
By: Shawn Landis
The Roman Republic came to its official end on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E., but the Ides of March was not a day for people in togas conspiring against dictators. more...
By:
Isaac M. McPhee
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. more...
Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon
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Isaac M. McPhee
While it may seem to be a trivial geographical barrier, when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his army in A.D. 49, he effectively changed the course of history. more...
By: Angela Saffer
Cupid is known to all as a Valentine's day tradition, but how did he become that way? Mythology and research shines the light on why Cupid appears the way he does. more...
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