Have you ever looked at the night sky to marvel at its beauty only to be unnerved by its vast, unending darkness? Congratulations, you’ve had the same thought process as someone in ancient Greece. Maybe even a god or two. (Sort of.) In ancient Greece, the night was accepted to be a beautiful goddess named …
When we talk of “Pagan” gods or religions, we are inherently labeling things from a Christian perspective, as the word “Pagan” derives from the Latin “Paganus”, which was reappropriated by Christianity, first in the fourth century AD, to alienate those who did not adhere to the Christian religion. Originally it had signified that somebody was …
When you think of gods and deities, what usually comes to mind? The Abrahamic God, with his singular power over the entire universe? What about Ra, the sun god of ancient Egypt? Or perhaps Phanes, the Greek gods’ original ancestor according to the legendary poet Orpheus? These would all be good answers. But what do …
For over 100 years, we have used cars for various purposes so that today’s car manufacturers know we can’t do without them. Many events have led to technological advancements in the modern car throughout history. It has been a long way since the Ford Model-T and even longer since we used horse carriages. Today’s cars …
Chronicle of the Emperors The Chronology of the Roman Emperors until the Fall of Rome in AD 476.Later emperors (for example Constantius) are placed on the chronology on becoming Augusti, not on their being appointed Caesares. Augustus: 27 BC- AD14Tiberius: 14 AD – 37ADCaligula: 37 AD – 41 ADClaudius: 41AD – 54 ADNero: 54 AD …
Major Battles in Roman History This is an attempt at a list of the major battles and military incidents to have taken place in the course of Roman history: 390 BC – Allia Winners – Gauls (Brennus). Losers – Romans (Q.Servius Fidenas/Q.Sulpicius/P.Cornelius Maluginensis). 295 BC – Sentinum Winners – Samnites (Gellius Egnatius), Gauls, Umbrians & …