Curiosities of ancient Rome (Other)
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Father sacrifices his daughter’s life…
Ancient times were cruel. The stories recorded in Greek and Roman myths echo the helplessness of people in the face of their surroundings, and the fear of the judgments of the gods symbolizes human weakness in the face of powerful ... Read more
“Plebs” – comedy series set in times of ancient Rome
“Plebs” is the only comedy series set in the times of ancient Rome. It shows the everyday life of ordinary people in a funny way. The series was created in 2013 and has 5 seasons and a cinema film, which ... Read more
Extremely useful materials before visiting Pompeii, Oplontis, Boscoreale or Stabiae
When visiting Pompeii, Oplontis, Boscoreale or Stabiae, it is worth equipping yourself with appropriate materials in advance. On the Pompeii Archaeological Park website (http://pompeiisites.org ) we will find maps and helpful materials that we can print out before the visit, ... Read more
Marshal Józef Piłsudski about his historical interests
Marshal Józef Piłsudski about his historical interests: “The books describing the existence of the classical nations – the Greeks and Romans made the greatest impression on me. Probably because they were filled with details of the struggles for the Homeland ... Read more
Penalty for tourist for engraving letter on Colosseum
A 42-year-old Russian tourist was fined EUR 20,000 for engraving a large letter “K” (25 cm high) on the wall of the Colosseum.
German archaeologists celebrate discovery of fragment of Roman barrel
German archaeologists are celebrating the discovery of a preserved fragment of a Roman barrel that was found on the site of a former legionary camp in Oberaden, western Germany. Photo taken in 1910.
Ancient discoveries in city Magnice in Poland
Within the suburbs of Wrocław, in the village of Magnice, archaeological excavations preceding the construction of a logistics center revealed the remains of a large settlement of the Przeworsk culture from the 60’s of the 2nd century CE. The dendrochronological ... Read more
Great people – few words about giants
The ancients were keenly interested in the past. The stories of the mythical Trojan War and the return of the heroes from Troy to their homes throughout the epoch were a source of entertainment for both aristocrats and ordinary bread ... Read more
Mark Antony’s legion emissions
They say you need three things to fight a war: money, money, and more money. Regardless of whether or not we accept this sentence as true, money undoubtedly helps in war. Of course, it was no different in ancient times. ... Read more
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