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Latin Software and Online Resources Posted by kunthra on Aug 28, 2011
One of the trendiest ways to learn Latin these days is through various online resources and software programs. Linguata Language Learning Program is a software that allows you to learn Latin phrases and words quickly. The Linguata Language Learning Program software includes quizzes and games that test reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills. If you…
Political Sites of Ancient Rome Posted by kunthra on Aug 11, 2011
Even after all these years you can still see remnants of places that had political significance to ancient Roman Empire. One place that is widely visited by tourists is the Tullianum. The tullianum was a prison for political prisoners. The prisoners incarcerated in the tullianum were often important foreign leaders that were defeated by the…
Interesting Ancient Roman Laws Posted by kunthra on Aug 5, 2011
The ancient Romans are famous for their body of laws. Even to this day we are still fascinated about some of the laws of the ancient Romans because they reveal the concerns and preoccupations of the time. For example, Lex Scantinia was a name for a series of laws that regulated sexual behavior. In particular…
Ancient Roman Gardens Posted by kunthra on Jul 29, 2011
The aristocrats of ancient Rome were fond of retreating to their horti or gardens. The gardens were a place where people could withdraw from the busy and noisy life of the city. There are still traces of what some of these gardens may have looked like that still remain. For example there is the Horti…
Museums Posted by kunthra on Jul 26, 2011
It’s an old fashioned pastime, but one of the ways to ‘see’ and ‘feel’ like you are in ancient Rome is to go to a museum with a gallery on ancient Rome. The Museum of Roman Civilization in Italy is a museum devoted solely on ancient Roman artifacts and art. One of the more famous…
Ancient Roman World Heritage Sites Posted by kunthra on Jul 14, 2011
All over the world there are special sites that can be traced back to the time period of ancient Rome. Some of these sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In order for a site to be considered to be a World Heritage Site, it needs to have some cultural or physical significance. The fact that…
Ancient Roman Cuisine Posted by kunthra on Jun 30, 2011
The topic of ancient Roman cuisine is a fascinating subject. To get an idea of how food tasted back in ancient Roman times, people today have tried to recreate some of the recipes that were used in ancient Rome. One such venture was carried out by a funny food critic named Giles Coren and British…