Archive for 'Roman culture'
As Pompeii Crumbles…How will it be remembered? Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Mar 12, 2014
POMPEII The word Pompeii invokes various imagery and feelings within individuals. From some, it may simply be the name of “some old place” or be the title of their favorite song or movie. However, we all know (through research, study or school) that Pompeii was one of the great cities in Ancient Rome that was wiped…
Ovid’s Heroides: The Original Fan Fiction Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Mar 5, 2014
Within antiquity there are several mythological love stories that touch our hearts, souls, and mind. When attempting to provide an example of “true love,” people generally name couples like Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Helen and Paris, and so on. These couples which are often tragic and short lived romances. As enthusiasts for Latin, we…
Lupercalia: The Ancient Roman Love Holiday Before Valentine’s Day Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 11, 2014
Lupercalia is an ancient fertility Roman festival that was held February 13-15. The festival was held to both promote fertility along with purging the city of evil and illness. Although it was an ancient festival; it was celebrated for many centuries. In Roman mythology, Lupercus is a god sometimes identified Faunus (equivalent to Greek god: Pan). Lupercus…
Ancient Roman Super Stars: Charioteers Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jan 28, 2014
Good Day Readers! So, let’s talk about some sports since the Olympics and the Super Bowl are just around the corner. While the Olympic Games were “the” competition of Ancient Greece; the chariot races were the oldest and most popular spectacle of Ancient Rome. So, we all know the iconic chariot scene from Ben Hur, but…
Ancient Roman Nanotechnology improving the Future. Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jan 21, 2014
Q:WHAT IS IT? When asked about the above cup is made from, responders have answered “Ruby!” “Emerald!” “Gold!” Viewers of the Lycurgus Cup are often led astray as to the properties of this unique one-of-a-kind cup. Some even believe that the images represent two different cups or the same cup with red or green light…
You Are What You Eat Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jan 8, 2014
Hello Readers, Welcome to 2014! As of the New Year, I am sure many of us have chosen to “lose weight” or “eat healthier” as a resolution. As there are many diets and trends to follow in order to lose weight; one of the most respectable ways is to eat healthy and exercise at 30…
What was the Saturnalia? Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Dec 4, 2013
WHEN Saturnalia was an Roman festival held in honor of Saturn from December 17th to December 23rd. FOR WHO Saturn was the Greek equivalent of Cronus. Saturn/Cronus was the father of the Olympians. He was the patron god of the Capitol, generations, plenty, wealth, agriculture, liberation, and time. WHERE The holiday was celebrated at…