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Reward for winning fight
6 days agoIn the late 2nd century CE, a senatorial decree entered into force allowing gifting the victorious gladiator a reward of 500 sesterces for a fight, if free human…
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Alexander the Great on Roman medallion
7 days agoAlexander the Great on a Roman medallion from the 3rd century CE. The object was found in Abu Qir, northern Egypt. Alexander was shown wearing a decorated Attic…
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Exaggerated feasting and vomiting in Roman world
1 week agoExcessive consumption of food and excess was something the ancient Romans believed should be avoided at all costs. The ideal Roman should be devoted to the gods,…
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Roman women and ancient business
1 week agoWomen in the Roman world did not have the same position as men; e.g. they could not vote in assemblies or hold public office. On the other hand, they could own…
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Perfectly preserved Roman dog-shaped handle
1 week agoA perfectly preserved Roman dog-shaped handle. Dated to the 2nd century CE. Length about 7 cm….
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Powerful lion on Roman mosaic
1 week agoA powerful lion on a Roman mosaic. The object was found in Salakta, Tunisia. Dated to the 3rd century CE; currently on display at the Salakta Archaeological Museum….
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Persecution of Christians under rule of Decius
1 week agoThe persecution of Christians in ancient Rome – contrary to what is commonly believed – was not of a mass nature. In the 2nd and early 3rd century CE, no document…
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Reconstruction of temple of divine Caesar
2 weeks agoReconstruction of the temple of divine Caesar (Templum Divi Iulii) at Forum Romanum, between the Region, the Temple of Castors and the Aemilian Basilica, where…
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Nov 20
10% discount for Tarquin teaching materials
I am pleased to announce that IMPERIUM ROMANUM has established cooperation with the English publisher Tarquin Group. In connection with this occasion, an interesting offer has been prepared for the Readers.
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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.
