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No title 2009-10-30 16:13:00 Picture of the day
A 1920 travel poster for train service from Paris to Rome via Lyon, depicting the Temple of Saturn, a monument to the agricultural deity Saturn, at the Roman Forum. It is the oldest-surviving foundation in that area, having been established between 501 and 498 BC.
Poster credit: Geo Dorival
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Rome (Italian: Roma, Latin: Roma) is the
Vespasian 2008-12-10 23:59:00 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Family and early career
Vespasian was born in Falacrina, in the Sabine country near Reate. His father, Titus Flavius Sabinus, was an equestrian who worked as a customs official in the province of Asia and a money-lender on a small scale in Aventicum, where Vespasian lived for some time. His mother, Vespasia Polla, was the sister of a Senator.
After
Why the Roman Army was so Battle Effective 2008-11-27 03:17:00 Author: John R Hilde
Article:
Much of the success of the Roman
army can be attributed to the
command structure also. Though after the Marius Reforms the army
was much more organized and therefore more effective, the early
Roman Republic army was still organized legibly, not into
hordes. The Hastati and Principes were divided into ten groups
of 120 men called maniples, and the Triarii into ten Read more:Battle
German Memories - Roman Expansion by Julius Caesar & Emperor 2008-11-25 23:19:00 Author: Rajkumar Kanagasingam
Article:Julius Caesar
invoked the threat of German
ic attacks as onejustification for his annexation of Gaul ( modern France ) to Rome.
As Rome expanded to the Rhine and Danube rivers, it incorporatedmany Celtic societies into the Empire.
The Germanic tribal homelands to the north and east emergedcollectively in the records as Germania. The peoples of theGermania Read more:Emperor
, Expansion
, Roman
Restructuring Of Soldiers After The Marius Reforms 2008-11-25 22:49:00 Author: John Hilde
Article:
Probably the most well-known and biggest reform of the army wasthe total restructuring of the soldiers, command structure,battle formations, and equipping of the legionnaire. This onlycontinued to advance the might of the army. By the time ofAugustus, when the "classical" legion most associate with theRoman army came into full force, the Imperial Army of Rom Read more:Marius
, Reforms
, Restructuring
, Soldiers
Roman Troop Types Of The Early Republic 2008-11-25 18:16:00 Author: John Hilde
Article:
The power and effectiveness of the army also emanates from thesuperior fighting force and battle tactics of the army. Untilthe Marius Reforms in the late 2nd century B.C., the Roman
armywas comprised of five main troop types. Generally the youngestand poorest were recruited to the Velites. They served asskirmishers in the army and were intended to pepper the enemywith Read more:Early
, Republic
, Troop
Collecting Greek, Roman, And Other Old Coins 2008-11-25 11:10:00 Author:
Charles Roman
Article:
A Beginner's Guide to Collecting
Inexpensive Old CoinsCollecting old coins is like holding a piece of history right inyour hand. It is common to find affordable ancient Roman coinsthat are 1600 years old, and many are even 2000 years old ormore. Imagine that the ancient Roman denarius in your collectionmight once have bought admission to the gladiator fights in Read more:Greek
The Romans Still Continue To Enjoy The Past Through Their Food 2008-11-25 04:08:00 Author: Anna Fiori
Article:When it comes to the Romans
one thing you will quicklyunderstand that they are a very proud and noble culture and muchof what they can be appreciated for most is their love of theirfood. The Romans have been involved with the change in Italianfood cultures since the beginning of time. They have seen warand travel take its toll on many styles of cooking and how thefood Read more:Continue
King of Italy 2008-11-24 23:50:00 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
King of Italy
(rex Italiae in Latin and re d'Italia in Italian) is a title adopted by many rulers of the Italian peninsula after the fall of the Roman Empire. Until 1870, however, no “King of Italy” ruled the whole peninsula, though some pretended to such authority.After the deposition of Western Roman Emperor Romulus Augustulus in 476, Heruli leader
Nerva 2008-11-22 07:38:00 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marcus Cocceius Nerva (8 November AD 30 – 25 January 98) was a Roman Emperor who reigned from AD 96 until his death in 98. Nerva acceded to this position at the advanced age of 65, after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty, Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. Under Nero, he was a member of the imperial entourage and
Five Good Emperors 2008-11-21 21:25:00 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Five Good Emperors is a term that refers to five consecutive emperors of the Roman Empire who represented a line of virtuous and just rule — Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. Their reigns lasted between 96 to 180 AD. The term was coined by the political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli in 1503:
From the study this history we ma
Eating out in Italy: Milan and its cuisine 2008-11-20 08:04:00 Author: Bob McCormack
Article:
Rome may be Italy
's political capital, but Milan
is thecountry's industrial and financial capital. In short, Milan is adynamic city that is to Italy what New York is to the US. Andlike New York, it's a culinary hotbed, attracting much of thebest talent from throughout the country. This may be good forthose with a taste for the exotic and innovative but it is
Eating out in Italy: Elba Island and the Tuscan Archipelago 2008-11-20 07:59:00 Author: Bob McCormack
Article:
Lying in a broad arch off Tuscan
y's coast in the Tyrrhenian Sea,the Tuscan Archipelago is Europe's largest protected marinepark. The archipelago encompasses seven main islands and severalsmaller islets stretching from Gorgona in the north (almost onthe same latitude as Florence) to Giannutri in the south vithCapraia, Elba, Pianosa, Montecristo, and Giglio in Read more:Island
, Italy
Apicius 2008-11-18 20:08:00 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Apicius is the title of a collection of Roman cookery recipes, usually thought to have been compiled in the late 4th or early 5th century AD and written in a language that is in many ways closer to Vulgar than to Classical Latin.
Apicius is a text to be used in the kitchen. In the earliest printed editions it was given the overall title De re coquinaria (&quo
Roman cuisine 2008-11-18 19:38:00 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roman
cuisine changed over the long duration (over a thousand years) of their ancient civilization. These habits were affected by the influence of Greek culture, the political changes from kingdom to republic to empire, and the enormous expansion of the empire which brought many new culinary habits and cooking techniques from the provinces. In the beginning
Expansion of the empire 2008-11-18 17:28:00 Under Claudius, the empire underwent its first major expansion since the reign of Augustus. The provinces of Thrace, Noricum, Pamphylia, Lycia, and Judea were annexed under various circumstances during his term. The annexation of Mauretania, begun under Caligula, was completed after the defeat of rebel forces, and the official division of the former client kingdom into two imperial provinces. [11 Read more:Expansion
The Seven Hills of Rome 2008-11-18 04:14:00 Author: Adam Singleton
Article:
Situated in the Lazio region, the beautiful Italian city of
Rome is where you can find such famous attractions as the
Spanish Steps, The Pantheon, The Coliseum and The Trevi
Fountain. However, Rome's sights don't end there, and the city
is also famed for its seven hills which have played a prominent
part in numerous aspects of Roman life throughout history. Read more:Hills
, Seven
Ancient Rome re-created 2008-11-18 04:13:00 Author: Daniel Collins
Article:
Ancient
Rome was vividly brought to life in the HBO series of
'Rome' which recently concluded its second season. But how real
was the celluloid interpretation of the city during the time of
Caesar?
There is no absolute evidence of how the city looked, but Rome's
producers gathered a veritable "who's who" of historians to
ensure the authenticity of thei
Ancient Roman Bath 2008-11-17 09:09:00 Author: SkinXpert
Article:
Like the other races mentioned, the Roman
s were devoted to their
personal hygiene and also loved bathing. The famous Roman baths,
which were erected as part of every Roman villa, also contained
small side rooms, as had the early Egyptian dwellings. These
side rooms were for personal ablutions, such as removing
completely all body and facial hair. Roman men, however, Read more:Ancient
A Brief History of Roman Baths 2008-11-17 09:04:00 Author: Ben Binding
Article:
In ancient Rome, all kinds of people took baths together in
common areas. The hot springs at Bath were formed through
geothermal means and they became a very popular place for people
to relax and enjoy themselves. The Celts built the first shrine
there, and on several occasions they have been modified by other
civilizations. There is now a museum there were many Read more:Baths
, Brief
, History
, Roman
Reign 2008-11-17 07:29:00 Accession as emperor
On January 24, AD 41, Caligula was assassinated by a broad-based conspiracy (including Praetorian commander Cassius Chaerea and several Senators). There is no evidence that Claudius had a direct hand in the assassination, although it has been argued that he knew about the plot—particularly since he left the scene of the crime shortly before the event.[7] However, after the
Family and early life 2008-11-16 08:02:00 Claudius was born Tiberius Claudius Drusus on August 1, 10 BC, in Lugdunum, Gaul, on the day of the dedication of an altar to Augustus. His parents were Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia, and he had two older siblings named Germanicus and Livilla. Antonia may have had two other children who died young, as well.
His maternal grandparents were Mark Antony and Octavia Minor, Caesar Augustus' sister. Read more:Family
The Campus Martius 2008-11-15 16:34:00 (Latin for the "Field of Mars" where Roman heroes walked, Italian Campo Marzio), was a publicly owned area of ancient Rome about 2 km² (600 acres) in extent. In the Middle Ages it was the most populous area of Rome. The IV rione of Rome, Campo Marzio, which covers a smaller section of the original area, bears the same name. Read more:Campus
A Launching Point: Hotels in Rome 2008-11-15 16:02:00 Author: Federico
Article:
Hotels
in Rome have received many renovations in recent years
due to a change in government policies and the increase of
tourism to this great city. Since the accommodations have not
caught up with the advancing market, it is usually a good idea
to book reservations at the appropriate hotel months in advance
to ensure that the location is ideal for the exploration of
Facts About the roman empire 2009-11-28 09:40:00 If you are studied history of the roman empire.you must study in
the era of founded rome,then you might find the following facts about
the roman empire.Let's look at some of the interesting facts about the roman empire that follow.
Fundamental Facts About the roman empire.The roman empire in this article
is mean that western the roman empire.Heart of The Roman Empire is Rome.
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Valentines day 2009-01-07 21:00:00 Author: Nadya Mark
Article:
One of the Valentine's day legends says that emperor
Claudius III had ordered all Christians to worship to the twelve gods, and had declared that the association with the
Christianity was a death punishable crime. Valentine had been devoted to the ideals of Christ and even death couldn’t stop him
from practicing his beliefs. Valentin was arrested and sent to prison. Read more:Valentines
History Of Olive Trees 2008-12-18 16:18:00 Author: Patrick Malcolm
Article:
Olive
trees, 'Olea europaea,' are the oldest fruit trees and
certainly are one of the most important fruit trees in history.
Olive tree culture has been closely connected to the rise and
fall of Mediterranean empires and other advanced civilizations
throughout the ages. Because olive trees offered wealth and
future food supplies to established civilizations, the Read more:History
, Trees
The Greyhound Dog; Tale of A Modern Tragedy 2008-12-18 10:32:00 Author: kayye Nynne
Article:
Throughout history the Greyhound
has been the darling dog breed
of royalty and nobility. From the ancient Egyptians, who often
mummified and buried favored dogs with their owners; to the
English nobility who enacted a law banning so fine a beast
from being owned by mere commoners. Even the Bedouin (who as
devout Muslims shun dogs in general for supposedly being Read more:Modern
, Tragedy
What is a Julian Date Calendar? 2008-12-17 03:35:00 Author: Ed Lathrop
Article:
In 46 B.C. Julius Caesar introduced the Julian
calendar. It is
also sometimes referred to as the Julian date calendar. Caesar
did this in an attempt to standardized dates. Before this time
there was no dependable way to do this.
Each year's length varied as the pontiffs, who were the men in
charge of making up the numbers and lengths of months, changed
things Read more:Calendar
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