Tag Archives: Roman History
Happy New Years from Ancient Rome Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Dec 30, 2019
Salvete Omnes, We are starting a new year in a few days AND a new decade. This can truly be seen as a time of transformations and new beginnings. Hopefully, these new transitions can allow for continued happiness and joy in your life OR a cleansing of the past years. However, today in anticipation of…
Giving Thanks in Ancient Rome Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Nov 28, 2019
Salavete Omnes, The roots of the American thanksgiving may stem from history and celebrating survival among other things – original feasts and festivals for thankfulness date much older. In Ancient Rome where all aspects of life could be swayed by the will of the gods through sacrifices and prayers. Well, that is at least what…
Roman Months Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Sep 23, 2019
Salvete Omnes, Recently, I was having a conversation with my husband about the months of the year and the days of the week. While the days of week are more Germanic in nature (for English at least), the months of the year have a very interesting history. So, let’s dive in. The Roman calendar used…
5 Outrageous Things Ancient Romans Ate Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 28, 2019
Salvete Omnes! I have been thinking constantly about food lately due to Valentines Day as well as New Year’s Resolutions. And how even the most dauntingly of culture and language immersion are often made easier through meal and food. As some may say – “Food is universal.” But is this true? Would really want to…
Pompeii and Gladiators Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jan 31, 2019
Salvete Omnes! This week we will be talking about the recent restoration and opening of a gladiator building in Pompeii. A 2,000-year-old building where Roman gladiators in Pompeii trained for combat has opened to the public eight years after its collapse following rainfall. The Pompeii archaeological site said the public can tour the Schola Armaturarum…
The History of Kissing: The Ancient Roman Fascination Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 8, 2017
Salvete Omnes! With February starting up some of us might be thinking about that infamous day of love, St. Valentines Day. Whether or not we are looking forward to it, forgetting it, or ignoring it, let us take a look at one of the romantic activities that fascinated the Ancient Romans. Every culture in any…
Suetonius: Ancient History or Ancient Gossip? Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 1, 2017
Salvete Omnes! Today, let’s take a look at some of the most popular and sensational sets of biographries that have survived since the time of the Romans. That would be the 12 books of the De vita Caesarum (literally “About the Life of the Caesars”) compiled and written by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, usually known as Suetonius. Suetonius’…