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85Some Facts About The Roman Empire
According to legend, Rome was a settlement of a mixture of native Latins and the survivors of the Trojan War who were brought to Italy in the 12th century. On a date corresponding to April 21, 753BC, the city...
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86The Augustus of Prima Porta
Augustus of Prima PortaDiscovered in 1863 in a villa purportedly belonging to Augustus's wife Livia at Prima Porta, the statue of the emperor Augustus is one of the most well-known, as well as enigmatic,...
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75Gender Roles in Ancient Rome
This hub explores Roman gender roles only through the Twelve Tables and attempts, very briefly, to examine this in light of further Roman laws. In particular, it looks at the implied rights of women and...
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62Roman Tribal and Universal Citizenship
Tribal membership It wasn't until the time of Servius Tullius (579-535 BC) and his census that the Roman people were divided into 30 tribes, with one tribe per region. Servius Tullius did this because, until...
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70A Guide to Roman Equestrians (Equites)
Equestrians went back to the days of the kings when Roman society was divided into classes according to ability to pay for military service. The top class was made up of men who could afford to field a horse...
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73Swimming Pools
Swimming pools have come a long way! Today's backyard above ground pool is the latest version of a tradition which goes back thousands of years. The ancient Romans brought swimming pool sized public baths...
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75Roman Dining - Roman Orgies?
Roman dining is a broad topic, encasing within itself not only the physical customs of eating but also the ritualized dance of social constructs. Many aspects which are true of private...
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71A History of Toilets: Romans on the Loo – A Free Teaching Resource
Take time, before you read this article about Romans on the Loo, and consider your dream en suite bathroom. A luxury bathroom, comprising luxury materials - slate, marble, gold, silver - bespoke design...
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54Cirencester an Introduction
Cirencester Abbey If you are planning a visit to the England and are visiting the Cotswolds then you should not miss the market town of Cirencester. In the article I outline a little of the history of...
65The Days of Old
"Remember the days of old. Consider the years of many generations; Ask thy father and he will show thee. Thy elders and they will tell thee." (Deu 32:7) Christian Religion started with Jesus around 23-30...
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