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The Fugalia Festival Posted by on Feb 25, 2016

Festival Time!!!!! In ancient Roman religion, Regifugium or Fugalia (“King’s Flight”) was an annual observance that took place every February 24. The Romans themselves offer varying views on the meaning of the day. According to Varro and Ovid, the festival commemorated the flight of the last king of Rome, ,[ Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (died 495 BC) was the legendary seventh and final king of Rome, reigning from 535…

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Ancient Dentistry: Do you really want to know? Posted by on Feb 17, 2016

Salvete Omnes (Hello Everyone!), I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day filled with love and chocolate! But, I wonder how many  of us overindulged on the candy and sweets? DISCLAIMER: THIS POST WILL FEATURE EXAMPLES OF ANCIENT DENTISTRY. IMAGES MAY NOT BE SUITED FOR EVERYONE. So I was hoping as a contrast to my…

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Roman Love Deities to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day Posted by on Feb 11, 2016

Salvete Omnes, Well for many of you know that Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. So this post will obviously be Valentine’s Day themed. If you are lucky enough to have a special someone in your life, I would recommend you check out some of the following posts: How to write a love…

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Make an Ancient Roman Dessert..I Challenge You Posted by on Feb 4, 2016

Salvete Omnes, Oh how I have missed writing! I am sorry that I have written in a while, but I’m back. Today we are going to ease back into the Roman world and Latin. I am trying something new for 2016. I will be posting bucketlist post every once in a while to inform readers…

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