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A boy holding a platter of fruits with a bucket of crabs, in a kitchen with fish and squid, on the June panel from a mosaic depicting the months (3rd century) — 07 Apr 2017

Eating Like a Roman: Healthy Greens, Gritty Bread and Fish Paste – The Evolution of Ancient Roman Cuisine

By victor labate

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While the reputation of ancient Roman dining features decadent drinking and feasting to a point of excess – leading to notorious purges in the vomitorium – those stories were largely anecdotal, or were given as moral messages, and warnings of...
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A boy holding a platter of fruits with a bucket of crabs, in a kitchen with fish and squid, on the June panel from a mosaic depicting the months (3rd century) — 07 Apr 2017

Eating Like a Roman: Healthy Greens, Gritty Bread and Fish Paste – The Evolution of Ancient Roman Cuisine

By victor labate

History & Tradition

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While the reputation of ancient Roman dining features decadent drinking and feasting to a point of excess – leading to notorious purges in the vomitorium – those stories were largely anecdotal, or were given as moral messages, and warnings of...
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Exhibit featuring Mongolian arrows (CC BY-SA 2.0), and Mongolian soldier model — 05 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Armed to the Teeth with Weapons and Poison—Part II

By Cam Rea

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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Exhibit featuring Mongolian arrows (CC BY-SA 2.0), and Mongolian soldier model — 05 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Armed to the Teeth with Weapons and Poison—Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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Painting depicting the Battle of Cheoin (Korea) between Goryeo and Mongol Empire forces in the Korean peninsula in 1232; Deriv — 03 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: The Gear and Guts of the Mongol Military—Part I

By Cam Rea

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
Read More

Painting depicting the Battle of Cheoin (Korea) between Goryeo and Mongol Empire forces in the Korean peninsula in 1232; Deriv — 03 Apr 2017

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: The Gear and Guts of the Mongol Military—Part I

By Cam Rea

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Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did...
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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

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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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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

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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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Ramses II at his chariot falls upon the Nubians — 20 Mar 2017

Blood and Victory: The Battle of Kadesh, a Clash of Titans – Part II

By Cam Rea

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The stage is set for a showdown between two giant armies – the Egyptians, with the greatest pharaoh of history, Ramses II, and the Hittites, with their impressive army and persuasive king, Muwatalli II. The bloody Battle of Kadesh would go down...
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Ramses II at his chariot falls upon the Nubians — 20 Mar 2017

Blood and Victory: The Battle of Kadesh, a Clash of Titans – Part II

By Cam Rea

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The stage is set for a showdown between two giant armies – the Egyptians, with the greatest pharaoh of history, Ramses II, and the Hittites, with their impressive army and persuasive king, Muwatalli II. The bloody Battle of Kadesh would go down...
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