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On the fourth episode of season two of HBO's Rome, Pullo and Vorenus seek out the children, Servilia has a really bad day, and Octavian relishes his first major victory. more...
Ancient Origins of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day and February equal love and romance. In Ancient Greece and Rome, this time of year had similar connotations, but they were celebrated VERY differently. more...
Rome Recap: The Words of Cicero
On the third episode of season two of HBO's Rome, Vorenus fights his demons by fighting, Pullo gets out of dodge, Mark Antony gets played, and Atia's future is uncertain. more...
On the second episode of season two of HBO's Rome, Mark Antony enjoys his new job, Cleopatra stirs the pot, Vorenus wrestles with his demons, and Octavian begins planning more...
On the premiere episode of the second season of HBO's Rome, Caesar is dead, and everyone claims they have the power of Rome in their hands. more...
The "Lost City of Atlantis" has captivated many as fable. But there are theories, and even some evidence, floating around that Atlantis was real, and it was Minoan. more...
Definition of the glossary term aedile more...
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Circled Stones and Petroglyphs
Europe isn't the only place you can find ancient civilizations. Located in Utah with many of the same written symbols are beautiful petroglyphs of ancient origin. more...
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Isaac M. McPhee
What do sailors mean when they say the've "sailed the seven seas?" How many seas are there in the world, and why would they pick just seven? more...
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Natasha Sheldon
The Carthaginian myth of Dido is very different to that found in The Aeneid. more...
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Isaac M. McPhee
The Great Pyramid of Giza remains to this day both intact and in surprisingly good shape. The reason for this, clearly, is its intrinsic structural stability. more...
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
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Isaac M. McPhee
One of the grandest tombs in all of history, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was well deserved of its place as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. more...
The Massive Colossus of Rhodes
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Isaac M. McPhee
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike. more...
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Isaac M. McPhee
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was one of the well known wonders of the ancient world, and has become the basis for modern structures such as the Lincoln Memorial. more...
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