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Rome: The Punic Wars 2008-05-26 13:14:00 CarthageThe greatest naval power of the Mediterranean in the third century BC was the North African city of Carthage near modern day Tunis. The Carthaginians were orginally Phoenicians and Carthage was a colony founded by the Phoenician capital city of Tyre in the ninth century BC; the word "Carthage" means, in Phoenician, "the New City." The Phoenicians, however, were conquered by the Assyrians i
No title 2008-05-26 11:32:00 When we bring to mind the word "latin", we usually think of Latin America or its people, perhaps some even think of an illegal immingrant who has just sneaked into the United States. But if we go down to its origin, Latin was the name of one of the many Indo-European peoples that migrated to Western Europe between two thousand and one thousand years BC. So, contrary to today's mental picture, the
The Roman Empire 2008-05-27 16:23:00 The RomanEmpire
The Roman Empire is the period of the ancient Roman civilization characterized by an autocratic form of government and large territorial gains in Europe and the Mediterranean. Usually, "Roman Empire" is the term used to describe the Roman state after the demise of the Republic and the advent of Octavian, first as a Triumvir, then as Augustus, imperator, "commander-in-chief", unti
Augustus 2008-05-27 11:18:00 AugustusAugustus (Latin: IMPERATOR•CÆSAR•DIVI•FILIVS•AVGVSTVS, September 23, 63 BC – August 19 AD 14), born Gaius Octavius Thurinus and prior to 27 BC, known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus after adoption, was the first emperor of the Roman Empire, who ruled from 27 BC until his death in 14 AD. The young Octavius was adopted by his great uncle, Julius Caesar and came into his inherita
Roman Republic 2008-05-27 09:27:00 The RomanRepublic
(From res publica: "public matter") The Roman Republic was the phase of the ancient Roman civilization characterized by a republican form of government. The republican period began with the overthrow of the Monarchy and the establishment of a new government headed by Lucius Junius Brutus and Lucius Tarquinius Collatinus, who became the first consuls in c. 509 BC. The Republic l
Scipio Africanus 2008-06-02 12:27:00 By Carlos B. CamachoPublius Cornelius Scipio Africanus & the Battle of Zama(Scipio, Latin word which means "rod")There he was, sitting on his bay horse on a low, rocky knoll. His red cloak billowed in the dry wind as he looked out over the shrubby, desert plain. His army was there, spreading out in neat formation; 30,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry men who were well fed and hydrated as they had
The Roman Legion 2008-06-04 13:27:00 At the beginning, during the monarchy period, the Roman
s used the Greek phalanx as the pattern for their battle formations. When the Etruscans were expelled from power, ushering in the Roman Republic, the Latins made the first changes to the Roman Army, as the phalanx was abandoned and the early legion was developed. Three lines of soldiers were drawn up; the hastati in the front, the principes i Read more:Legion
John McCain 2008-06-06 10:15:00 John Sidney McCain
III was born on August 29, 1936. He is the senior United States Senator from Arizona and Republican Party nominee for President of the United States in the upcoming 2008 election. John McCain
has a remarkable record of leadership and experience that embodies his unwavering lifetime commitment to service. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982, Jo
Battle of Alesia 2008-06-09 11:07:00 The Battle
of Alesia took place in the French Jura or near modern Alise-Sainte-Reine in 52 Bc. Also known as the Siege of Alesia, it was fought by the army of the Roman Republic commanded by Julius Caesar, aided by cavalry commanders Mark Antony, Titus Labienus and Gaius Trebonius, against a confederation of Gallic tribes united under the leadership of Vercingetorix of the Averni, the Gauls chief
Aetius & The Battle of Chalons (451 AD) 2008-06-11 10:11:00 Flavius Aëtius was born at Durostorum, modern Bulgaria, in 396 AD. Son of an Italian mother, Aurelia, and a Flavius Gaudentius, he rose to be master of the horse in the service of the Western Roman Empire. But he spent some years as a hostage, first with Alaric and the Goths, between 405–408, and later in the camp of Rugila, a king of the Huns. Aëtius's upbringing among bellicose peoples such Read more:Battle
Colosseum 2008-06-10 18:14:00 The Colosseum
was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium). It is an elliptical amphitheatre in the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.The Roman Colosseum is found in the city centre, east of the Roman Forum and its construction was started by the emperor Ve
Roman Gods 2008-06-13 10:55:00 Major Roman
DeitiesApollo - He is one of the most important and many-sided god in the Roman mythology. Portrayed as a beardless youth, Apollo has been variously recognized as a god of light and the sun; truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry, and the arts; and more. Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto, and has a twin sister, the chaste huntress Artemis. Apollo is known in
Human Dignity and the Sanctity of Life 2008-06-20 13:44:00 John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned, and as president he will nominate judges who understand that courts should not be in the business of legislating from the bench. Constitutional balance would be restored by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, returning the abortion question to the individual states. The difficult issue of abortion should not be decided by judi
Protecting Second Amendment Rights 2008-06-20 13:20:00 John McCain believes that the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms is a fundamental, individual Constitutional right that we have a sacred duty to protect. We have a responsibility to ensure that criminals who violate the law are prosecuted to the fullest, rather than restricting the rights of law abiding citizens. Gun control is a proven failure in fighting crime. Law abiding citiz Read more:Protecting
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American National Security 2008-06-20 12:39:00 America has the most capable, best-trained and best-led military force in the world. But much needs to be done to maintain our military leadership. John McCain is committed to ensuring that the men and women of our military remain the best, most capable fighting force on Earth - and that our nation honors its promises to them for their service. As President, John McCain will strengthen the militar Read more:American
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McCain Economic Plan 2008-06-19 14:21:00 Americans are facing economic challenges. Gas prices are rising, mortgages are threatened, and thousands have lost their jobs. Now is the time to act and John McCain
has outlined several near-term, tangible plans to address some of the challenges confronting Americans today. John McCain believes we should institute a summer gas tax holiday. Hard-working American families are suffering from high Read more:Economic
John McCain's Vision for Health Care Reform 2008-06-19 11:19:00 The problem with health care is well known: it is too expensive and, as a result, 47 million people living in the United States lack health insurance. But John McCain
believes we can and must provide access to health care for every American. He has proposed a comprehensive vision for achieving that. For too long, our nation's leaders have talked about reforming health care. Now is the time to act, Read more:Health
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Monotheism & Polytheism 2008-06-18 10:16:00 By Carlos B. CamachoFrom the time man became a sedentary creature who organized himself around a society, culture has revolved around religions, which monopolize and channel man's fear, fear of the unkown. There have been two kinds of religions; polytheistic and monotheistic. We are taught and we generally think that the former is a rudimentary religion, whereas the latter evolved and representing
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