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Foedus - form of covenant in ancient Rome
9 months agoFoedus, 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…
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Preserved remains of nymphaeum or spring
9 months agoPreserved 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…
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Ordinary and extraordinary taxes in ancient Rome - financial pillars of Empire
9 months agoTaxes were the financial foundation of ancient Rome, supporting its extensive administration, army, road construction, and other public investments. Two types of…
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Salii ritual - mysterious Roman ritual
9 months agoIn 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…
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Augurs in ancient Rome - guardians of divine will
9 months agoAugurs 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…
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State according to Cicero - "res populi" as community of citizens
9 months agoIn 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…
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Canens
9 months agoCanens is a character from Roman mythology who personified song and sound. Her name comes from the Latin verb “canere”, which means “to sing”. In mythology, she…
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Sarmatians
9 months agoThe territorial range of Sarmatian tribes in the 4th century CE geocurrents.info Sarmatians were a confederation of nomadic tribes of Iranian origin (including…
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Nov 20
What has been recently implemented on IMPERIUM ROMANUM?
Undoubtedly, 2020 was a difficult year, but despite the unusual situation in which the whole world has found itself, the last months have been used to improve the website and adjust the content to the requirements of the Readers.
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Oct 20
Remains of Roman villa in Aventine will be opened to tourists
The remains of a Roman villa were discovered on the Aventine Hill in Rome in 2014. Now, after years of archaeological work, the place is to be open to visitors from November.
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Oct 20
In 2021, Roman baths in Patara will open to tourists
The remains of the Roman baths in the city of Patara (southern Turkey) will be made available to visitors for viewing next year. They were one of the first thermal baths that were built in the region during the Roman times.
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Sep 20
Act of vandalism in amphitheater in Wales
In late August, there was an act of vandalism on the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon (Wales). Graffiti was discovered on the stone, which is another illegal and punishable destruction of the monument. The police are looking for the perpetrators.
