Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.
The forces that drove Rome to become Christian did not immediately transform the empire into an entity that practiced modern Christianity. It was a process.
After the Romans defeated the Sarmatians in the Marcomannic Wars in 175 CE, Emperor Marcus Aurelius enlisted Sarmatian cavalry into Roman legions and sent 5,500 Sarmatian soldiers to Britain.
Contrary to expectations, the peer-reviewed research demonstrates that Interamna Lirenas thrived well into the 3rd century AD, resisting decline for an impressive 900 years.
The find includes a cache of four Roman swords and the head of a deer-shaped handle, estimated to date back nearly 1,900 years, and are in excellent condition.
Earlier this year, Netflix’s attempt to depict Cleopatra was met with disappointment.
The excavation efforts also led to the discovery of a coin from 67/68 CE, during the first Jewish revolt against the Roman occupying forces.
The most obvious reason why a good Jew thinks often about the Roman Empire is, of course, historical trauma.
Unlocking the secrets of ancient Roman swords buried in the heart of the Cotswolds.
For those wondering what goes on in the minds of men, the answer may be ancient Rome!
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