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Teacher's collection of over 130 ancient Roman coins auctions for over $1 million
A collection of ancient Roman coins amassed by a former Latin teacher from Connecticut was sold at auction for over $1 ...
‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too
No kings’ would effectively be the watchword through the Roman republic’s entire history. ‘Rex’ was a word the Romans hated.
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The Year That Forged the Roman Empire
Why can we say that 146 BCE was crucial in the formation of the Roman Empire, perhaps more than any other single year?
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The Short Life And Tragic Death Of Antinous, The Gay Lover Of Roman Emperor Hadrian
The most famous gay lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Antinous was known for his physical attractiveness and intelligence. He ...
The chilling story of Tiberius and the fisherman: cruelty and power in ancient Rome
As he publishes the second book in his acclaimed Nero trilogy, master historical novelist Conn Iggulden on why we are drawn to the extraordinary stories of Rome's Emperors... and why 2,000 years later ...
These are the reasons why the Roman Empire fell and how history could repeat itself
AD, the Roman Empire stretched from Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa reaching its maximum size of roughly 5 million square kilometers.
Abuse in juvenile detention runs deeper than gladiator fights
Significant legal reforms sparked by the #MeToo movement—especially extended statutes of limitations—have brought to light a ...
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Democracies, Republics, and Ancient Greek Philosophy
Whether our Western political systems are true democracies or republics can be answered by examining ancient Greek philosophy ...