Lucretia’s story provides an explanation for historical change in Rome through a recounting of sexual assault against...
Rome
Most land in ancient Greece and Rome was privately owned, used for agriculture, and influenced city layouts....
Hadrian was a capable administrator and a competent military commander. Introduction No other Roman emperor travelled as much as Hadrian (r....
Augustus’ primary themes included revitalization of religion, virtues, and the honor of the Roman people. Religious Renewal...
Augustus is shown in his role of “Imperator”, the Commander-in-Chief of the army. Introduction Augustus of Prima...
Mussolini’s unearthing of the Mausoleum was part of a larger government program called the Bimillenario. Introduction The Mausoleum...
In the ancient Roman world, sexual pleasure was a cause for celebration rather than a source of...
The Rubicon has been one of the world’s most famous rivers ever since Julius Caesar crossed it....
The historical western European Christmas custom of electing a “Lord of Misrule” may have its roots in...
Roman citizenship was limited and was a vital prerequisite to possessing many important legal rights. Introduction The...
Cavalry training for the new recruits (tironis) was long, about four months, and demanding. Introduction The Roman army consisted...
Bishop Ambrose wrote Theodosius a letter stating the emperor needed to demonstrate repentance for the massacre. Introduction...
Celtic religion in Gaul changed from natural religion at the period of conquest by Caesar to civic...
Julius Caesar sought to create a calendar that remained aligned to the sun without any human intervention....
Although the first experiences with the founding of colonies were bad, the Romans continued the practice. The...
The Roman Empire began as a single city-state, and it ended the same way. Constantinople at first had...
The aqueduct served a greater purpose than as just a water conduit. Introduction A triple tier of...
Issues of fertility in the Roman world are well documented. By Jordan Reece Tayeh Introduction Divinity has...
The term ‘zealot’ is from the Hebrew kanai/kana’im (those who are “zealous on behalf of God”). Introduction...
Because of their ancestry, plebeians were denied access to any political office or the priesthood. Introduction Plebeians were...
Judea came under Roman control in 63 BCE but was governed by client kings dependent on Roman...
Written under the patronage of the first emperor of Rome, Virgil’s ‘Aenied’ can be understood as political...
Presenting a general model for the relationship between the population size and functional diversity. By Dr. John...
Saint Valentine is commemorated in the Anglican Communion and the Lutheran Churches on February 14. Introduction Saint...
During the Roman Republic the citizens would elect almost all officeholders annually. Introduction Elections in the Roman...
Propaganda is ancient, and the tactics are timeless. While the game has moved on, the rules remain...
Suetonius said that Caligula, even in his nineteenth year, could not control his inherent cruelty and viciousness....
Hannibal appeals to many as the ultimate underdog, but it wasn’t just his genius on the battlefield...
A ‘Pyrrhic victory” denotes a victory that is so damaging to the winning side that it is...
The elite classes in Rome and Athens found lucrative business endeavors necessary in order to climb their...