ROMAN ANECDOTES STILL USED TODAY
Bread and Circuses) is an expression invented by satirist Yuvenal to describe the politics of the Roman authorities, who sought to control the people only to provide it with food and entertainment.
The Secret of the Collapse of the Roman Empire Revealed
A paradox? This does not indicate the disappearance of trade, but a sharp decline in volume. Places where life had once buzzed – from Naples to Carthage – became deserted. Rome lost its trading ‘lungs’, and with them the ability to breathe deeply.
Ancient Romans: Who Were They Really Descended From?
They significantly contributed to the development of Roman architecture, religion, and art. The Etruscan kings ruled Rome in the 7th and 6th centuries BC and had a significant impact on the formation of the Roman political system.
GLADIATOR
Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, is a sweeping historical drama that combines breathtaking visuals, intense battle scenes, and a deeply personal story of revenge and redemption. Released in 2000, the film stars Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general who is betrayed, sold into slavery, and […]
What Did Wealthy Romans Smell Like?
Among the funerary offerings to a woman who died around the age of 40 was a delicate bottle carved from quartz crystal, sealed with a bitumen stopper and with its congealed contents preserved inside.
Public Toilets in Ancient Rome
REAL HISTORY: To this day, the Roman civilization appears to us as a world of well-educated, healthy people who care much more about hygiene than, for example, in the Middle Ages. When it comes to the upper social spheres, the Romans certainly had a high standard of living. […]
History was shaped by the Horse’s Ass
I DIDN’T KNOW THAT: The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That’s an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Well, because that’s the way they built the railways in England, and English engineers designed the first US railroads. Why […]
How a priceless Roman bust ended up in a Texas thrift store
In 2018 Laura Young purchased a bust at Goodwill, a second-hand shop in the Texan city of Austin, for just $35 (£28). She photographed it strapped into the passenger seat of her car. An independent antique and vintage dealer, she told media she went into the thrift store ‘hoping to find something cool’.
Archaeologists Unearth a glass bowl dating Back 2,000 Years in better condition than yours
Situated just a few miles from the neighbouring German border, Nijmegen is the oldest city in The Netherlands. After a recent archaeological dig, it’s recognised also as the site where a stunningly preserved bowl made of blue glass was discovered.
SECRETS OF THE MARBLE VEIL
Originally posted on Michael Walsh Stories and Books:
Looking at the sculptures, covered with the thinnest marble veil, one ponders: How to sculpt the thinnest, transparent fabric from a block of solid stone? A truly divine gift of brilliant artists and sculptors allows you to convey in stone…
Michael Walsh Stories and Books 
Recent Comments