Archive for February, 2011
Novels Set in Ancient Rome Posted by kunthra on Feb 27, 2011
There is quite a large body of historical fiction set in the time of ancient Rome. For today’s post, we will take a look at several novels that fit this requirement. Perhaps you’ve heard of these? If you know of any others, please do comment! Roma Sub Rosa by Steven Saylor is a mystery series…
The Mobs of Ancient Rome Posted by kunthra on Feb 21, 2011
Auctoritas can be translated as “authority” in English. If a person had auctoritas, it meant that the person had a certain level of influence or political clout to bring about a desired outcome. The word auctoritas must not be confused with the Latin word Potestas, which simply means “power.” The word potestas has a slightly…
Ancient Roman Jobs Posted by kunthra on Feb 18, 2011
In every age there will always be professions that are more desirable than any other profession. Ancient Rome was not an exception. The professions that we value today weren’t necessarily valued in the same way it would have been in Ancient Rome. For instance, being a famous actor is a coveted desire for today’s society…
Wonders of Ancient Rome Posted by kunthra on Feb 15, 2011
Modern consensus of the Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome is as follows: Circus Maximus Trajan’s Forum Aqueducts Caracalla’s Bath Roman roads Pantheon Colosseum However, I’m going to ask the readers of this blog what their top Three Wonders of Ancient Rome are. The Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome tend to be places, but you can…
Enemies of the Senate Posted by kunthra on Feb 12, 2011
There were several people deemed enemies of the Senate. Most of those people were favorable towards reforms that benefited the plebeians. The Senate, fearing that they would lose their power, often devised methods to prevent or destroy those individuals from implementing those reforms. Lucius Sergius Catilina, better known as Catiline, was prevented from becoming a…
Ancient Sources and Authors Posted by kunthra on Feb 9, 2011
There are several historians and authors from whom we owe a debt to, because these writers have handed down some of the knowledge that we have of Ancient Rome. Titus Livius, also known by modern readers as Livy, was the author of Ab urbe condita (From the City’s Founding). Ab urbe condita begins with Aeneas…
The Eagle Posted by kunthra on Feb 5, 2011
On February 11th, 2011 a film called The Eagle will premiere in movie theaters. The film stars Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell. Jamie Bell will play the slave of Channing Tatum, who is a Roman officer trying to find out about his father’s disappearance in the Legio Nona Hispana or the Ninth Spanish Legion. Here’s…