When it comes to the Italian Renaissance, several famous families come to mind. Of course,…
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Archaeology
Aelia Capitolina: Jerusalem’s Five Centuries as a Roman Town
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt Readman70 AD was a terrible year for the Jews of Jerusalem. Half a decade earlier,…
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Works of Christian Art are filled with symbols that tell the story of the scripture…
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History, they say, is written by the victors. This is a common concept, and the…
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In our modern day world of easy flight, aerial photos and topographical data is so…
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“There is a fixed and pale composure upon the features; she seems sad and stricken…
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The pope is seen as a model of purity. However, quite a few popes from…
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Everybody’s heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. As a collection of our…
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The history of the papacy is one of the most fascinating and complex aspects of…
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Archaeology
Electrotherapy: Did the Romans use Electricity in their Medicine?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriIn modern medicine, electrical stimulation is a common tool used in many different medical procedures.…
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Much of the magic of ancient Rome is that it is not just the grand…
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History
Lupercalia and the Brothers of the Wolf: a Forgotten Roman Festival
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanLupercalia was a traditional Roman festival held every year on the 15th of February. And…
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The Vatican is possibly the most powerful single institution on the planet. As the spiritual…
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Myths & Legends
The Soothsayer, the Sibylline Books and the Last King of Rome
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriIn Greek mythology, the Sibyl was originally a solitary prophetess who was famed for the…
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The image of a Roman soldier is a familiar one to modern audiences. The high,…