Roman Writers
September 30, 2004
Another addition to the Roman Writers list.
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Crassus and Parthia
September 29, 2004
As Caesar was in the midst of the Gallic Wars, fellow Triumvir, Crassus had his sights set on glory of his own. Crassus and Parthia looks at the ill-fated Roman campaign into the far east.
The Oxford Classical Dictionary
September 28, 2004
Another review has been completed for our Roman Books section, thanks to community member Ursus. Not only are relevant items available for further research throughout the site, but our books section includes an ever growing list of Roman related Fiction and Non-Fiction books, Movies and Games.
Oxford Classical Dictionary
Second Invasion of Britain
September 27, 2004
Second Invasion of Britain
...Caesar ordered a massive fleet to be built for a larger second crossing to Britain. This time though, Caesar made modifications to the ships, having them built without the deep keels of standard Roman galleys. This would allow a more effective landing for his legions and cavalry. By July of 54 BC, after a short delay caused by the Treviri tribe, Caesar was finally ready to go. With 800 ships, 5 legions and 2,000 cavalry, leaving 3 legions and 2,000 cavalry in Gaul under Labienus, the Roman fleet was the largest naval landing operation in the history of world, and remaining so until the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944...
Crete
September 26, 2004
Roman Provinces
The island of Crete was a cradle of early human advanced civilization. Home to the Minoans, Crete reached its point of greatest power around 1600 BC, but later Greek colonization brought the island into the Hellenistic world. City states were established and intense rivalries developed between cities such as Knossos, Cydonia and Gortyna. Despite these rivalries and intermittent wars, Crete was able to maintain itself as a virtually independent state from that of mainland Greece. Close ties were developed, simply due to cultural similarity, but Crete was never a major player in mainland affairs in its post Minoan history.
Archaeological News
September 25, 2004
Some interesting new regarding the Roman Empire:
Fire Damages A Part Of Ancient Site In Antalya
How Roman's Famous Road Cut Through Bath
Experts Thrilled By Roman Discoveries
Rings Were Secret Mark Of War God
Invasion of Britain
September 24, 2004
Caesar's first Invasion of Britain was likely planned as early as 57 BC, and certainly by 56 BC. Aid by British Celts against Roman efforts in Gaul, gave Caesar the excuse he needed to justify the undertaking, but his motives were certainly far more personal and political. Much like his crossing of the Rhine into Germania, Caesar certainly wanted to be the first Roman to gain the prestige of crossing to Britain, the farthest reach of the known ancient world. The great mineral wealth of Britain, metals such as silver, iron and tin also were a likely motivation, and in 55 BC, an expedition was finally practical...
Roman Writers
September 23, 2004
More Roman Writers have been added...
Marcus Aurelius
Cornelius Nepos
Origen
Ovid
Petronius
Crossing the Rhine
September 22, 2004
In 55 BC, prior to Caesar's planned invasion of Britain, Germanic tribes began to harrass Gaul again. In Crossing the Rhine to take the war to the Germanic tribes, Caesar became the first Roman to do so. He did so in glorious fashion, building an impressive bridge in only 10 days, impressing both the Germanics and the Roman masses alike.
Political Opposition
September 21, 2004
Political Opposition
While Caesar was just getting underway in his Gallic campaigns, the situation in Rome was initially in his favor. In 58 BC, Publius Clodius Pulcher, the wild patrician who scandalized Caesar’s home just a few years before, now served his term as Tribune of the Plebs. In complete support of Caesar, he enacted new laws granting himself and the populares more power...
Cyprus
September 20, 2004
The Roman Province of Cyprus was established in 58 BC.
The earliest known human settlements on Cyprus date as early as 6000 BC. The abundance of copper on the island brought traders and settlers from all over the east, and a variety of nations ruled from the earliest times. Egypt controlled the island for long stretches of its early history, and some Phoenician traders and colonies popped up as early as the 8th century BC. Egyptian domination passed to Persian control and remained so for 200 years until the rise of Alexander the Great....
The Gods of Ancient Rome
September 18, 2004
Another book review has been submitted by forum member Ursus. Gods of Ancient Rome by Robert Turcan
There comes a point when any serious Romanophile has to study Roman religion outside of an elementary school mythology class. The Romans, after all, were a deeply pious people. Religion was not separated from everyday life, it was a constant in everyday life. Every communal activity had a religious aspect and every religious activity was aimed at some level of community. To reduce Roman religion to a mere carbon copy of Greek religion, as is often opined, or to treat Roman mythology as the childish delusions of a primitive people, is to ignore the religious genius of our cultural ancestors. Regardless of whether one or not sympathizes with Roman paganism, one should at least appreciate its place in religious history and its reflection of Roman mentality....
Conquest of Gaul
September 17, 2004
Conquest of Gaul
As the campaign year of 56 BC opened, Caesar found that Gaul still wasn’t quite ready for Roman occupation. In his own words: ”he reflected that almost all the Gauls were fond of revolution, and easily and quickly excited to war; that all men likewise, by nature, love liberty and hate the condition of slavery, he thought he ought to divide and more widely distribute his army, before more states should join the confederation.”
Roman Writers
September 16, 2004
More updates have been added to the Roman Writers section...
Juvenal
Livy
Lucan
Lucian
Lucretius
The Belgae
September 15, 2004
As the Gallic Wars of Caesar progressed, the first aggression by the Gallic Celts came from the Belgae. At the battle of the Sambre River Caesar avoided near defeat to begin the subjugation of Gaul.
Tin
September 14, 2004
Tin in the ancient world was an important if somewhat secondary commodity. Tin was widely used in many metal works, but its most prominent use was in combining to make the alloy Bronze. Though found in various places throughout Europe, a prime source, and closely guarded secret before Roman domination, was the province of Britain
Ariovistus and the Suebi
September 13, 2004
After his victory over the Helvetti, Caesar was asked for help by other Gallic tribes against Germanic incursions into Gaul. Ariovistus and the Suebi were a formidable Germanic tribe who presented a legitimate threat to both the Gauls and Caesar.
Archaeological News
September 12, 2004
Some interesting news regarding the Roman Empire
The Torlonia Statues Go On Display
A New Look At The Last Days Of Pompeii
Roman Ships Removed From Naples Subway Site
New Owner For Roman Fort
Roman Book Review
September 11, 2004
Our busy forum member Ursus reviewed another roman book for us.
Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome by Adkins and Adkins is according to him a compendium on the totality of life in Ancient Rome and serves as an excellent introduction to Rome for beginners, or as a handy quick reference for more experienced students.
Caesar and the Helvetti
September 10, 2004
The beginning of the Gallic Wars of Julius Caesar was precipitated by the migrations of the Celtic Helvetti. Attempts to resettle from modern day Switzerland to the western coast of Gaul gave Caesar the excuse he needed to go to war, beginning the conquest of the entire Gallic province.
Roman Aqueducts
September 09, 2004
The great and highly advanced waterway system known as the Roman Aqueducts, are among the greatest achievements in the ancient world. The running water, indoor plumbing and sewer system carrying away disease from the population within the Empire wasn’t surpassed in capability until very modern times. The Aqueducts, being the most visible and glorious piece of the ancient water system, stand as a testament to Roman engineering. Some of these ancient structures are still in use today in various capacities.
Roman Aqueduct Chart
Gallic Wars
September 08, 2004
Gallic Wars
Julius Caesar took official command of his provinces of Illyricum, Cisalpine Gaul and Transalpine Gaul in 59 BC. His original desire was likely to pursue glory against the further reaches of Illyricum and Dacia, but events in his new provinces soon changed the plan. In Gallia Narbonensis, the stretch of southern France connecting Spain to Italy, the Gallic people had largely been assimilated into Roman culture over the course of the last century....
Roman Writers
September 07, 2004
Continuing the Roman Writer section...
Aulus Gellius
Herodian
Horace
Josephus
Julian the Apostate
First Triumvirate
September 06, 2004
The First Triumvirate was a private and completely unofficial agreement between Caesar, Crassus and Pompey in order to establish enough mutual support to enact their political agendas. This coalition included far more than the 3 men, but its ability to make a difference required these main players to work together for mutual benefit...
Archaeological News
September 05, 2004
Some interesting news regarding the Roman Empire
Roman Farmstead Unearthed
Bulgaria Unveils Ancient Church
Computer Animation Reconstructs Life In Vindobona
Falconry Celebrated At Roman Fort
Roman Glass
September 04, 2004
As a continuing part of the continuing Roman Economy section, Trade Goods has another addition. Roman Glass discusses the uses and historical detail of the commodity in the Roman world.
Clodius Scandal
September 03, 2004
Just as Caesar was finishing his term as urban praetor, and Pompey was returning from the east, the home of the Pontifex Maximus was rocked by the Clodius Scandal
Roman Writers
September 02, 2004
More updates to the Roman Writers section have been added.
Dio Cassius
Diodorus Siculus
Eusebius
Frontinus
Galen
Caesar's Advancement and Conspiracy
September 01, 2004
This chapter Caesar's Advancement and Conspiracy, follows Caesar on his political journey up the Cursus Honorum. This part of his career begins with his election as Pontifex Maximus, a look at his involvement in the Cataline Conspiracy and his election as urban praetor.