Curiosities of ancient Rome
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Plutarch of Chaeronea – famous Greek biographer
Plutarch of Chaeronea, who lived at the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries CE, is one of the most famous writers, historians and philosophers of ancient Greece. His famous “Parallel Lives” is a collection of biographies that compare famous ... Read more
Quintus Sulpicius Maximus – poet of great talent who ended tragically
Quintus Sulpicius Maximus is an extraordinary figure from ancient Rome whose story is both inspiring and tragic. In 94 CE a young boy, only eleven years old, amazed Rome with his enormous knowledge and poetic talent, taking part in a ... Read more
Soranos of Ephesus – father of modern gynecology and pediatrics
Soranos of Ephesus (98-138 CE) is one of the greatest physicians of antiquity, known mainly as a pioneer in the fields of gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics. He lived in the times of the Roman Empire and was active in Alexandria ... Read more
Foedus – form of covenant in ancient Rome
Foedus, i.e., covenant or treaty, was one of ancient Rome’s most important diplomatic tools. During the early Republic, Rome used the foedera to secure alliances and stabilize its political influence in Italy and on the outskirts of the growing state. ... Read more
Preserved remains of nymphaeum or spring
Preserved remains of a nymphaeum or spring that was located near the Roman bath. The discovery was made in 1891. The object is located in the NT The Weir Garden in Swainshill (West of England).
Ordinary and extraordinary taxes in ancient Rome – financial pillars of Empire
Taxes were the financial foundation of ancient Rome, supporting its extensive administration, army, road construction, and other public investments. Two types of tributes played a key role in the Roman fiscal system: ordinary taxes (tributum ordinarium) and extraordinary taxes (tributum ... Read more
Salii ritual – mysterious Roman ritual
In ancient Rome, the Salii ritual was one of the most important elements of the cult of Mars, the god of war. These were elite priests who wore special costumes and performed characteristic ritual dances and songs during the annual ... Read more
Augurs in ancient Rome – guardians of divine will
Augurs were key figures in the religious and political life of ancient Rome. Their main task was to interpret signs from the gods, which influenced the most important state decisions, from waging wars to selecting officials. The art of divination ... Read more
State according to Cicero – “res populi” as community of citizens
In the works of Cicero (106 – 43 BCE), one of the most important philosophers and politicians of ancient Rome, the state (res publica) was primarily a community of citizens. His approach to politics and the state was firmly rooted ... Read more
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