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Detail from a Pompeii Love Song by Ettore Forti (19th century) (Public Domain) — 21 Aug 2023

Three Daughters Of Saintly Germanicus And Sisters Of Decadent Caligula

*By MartiniF*

*History & Tradition*

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At the height of the Roman Empire, Germanicus Julius Caesar was unanimously regarded as one of the greatest soldiers the Empire had ever produced. Ancestry was very important to the Romans and Germanicus had an impressive pedigree, as the son of...
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10 Jul 2023

Women Gladiators: Sensational Spectator Sport For Roman Audiences

*By Paul Chrystal*

*History & Tradition*

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It may all have started when female sword fighters performed at funerals in the very early days of Rome. There may also be some connection between women participating in chariot racing and women gladiators. The Greek Heraean Games were pivotal:...
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Dispute of Saint Peter with Simon Mago in front of the emperor, from the frescoes in the Brancacci chapel by Filippino Lippi (1481-1482) (Public Domain) — 24 Jul 2019

Tracing the Fall of Simon Magus to Ariccia, Rome

*By Roberto Volterri*

*History & Tradition*

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"O Simon the magician, o wretched followersThat the things of God, that of goodnessDo not be brides, and you birds of preyfor gold and for silver, which are turned upside down,Now it's time for you to play the trumpet,But that the third bedlam...
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Statue of The Roman Emperor Nero by Claudio Valenti, Anzio (anc. Antium) Italy. — 27 Mar 2017

Lost History of a Mad Man? Revealing the Surprisingly Compassionate Side of Nero, One of the “Worst” Ancient Roman Emperors

*By MartiniF*

*History & Tradition*

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For centuries, the Roman emperor Nero has been well chronicled for his cruelty. Stories about his madness include divorcing his first wife before having her beheaded and then bringing her head to Rome for his second wife, having his own mother...
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Nero

The Tainted Love Life Of Nero, Fickle Emperor Of Rome

Three Daughters Of Saintly Germanicus And Sisters Of Decadent Caligula

Women Gladiators: Sensational Spectator Sport For Roman Audiences

Tracing the Fall of Simon Magus to Ariccia, Rome

Lost History of a Mad Man? Revealing the Surprisingly Compassionate Side of Nero, One of the “Worst” Ancient Roman Emperors