Tag Archives: Roman History
The Fugalia Festival Posted by Brittany Britanniae 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…
Roman Love Deities to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day Posted by Brittany Britanniae 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…
Fruit Symbolism in Antiquity Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Sep 2, 2015
Produce in ancient, agrarian times played a key role in the lives of all. It’s no surprise that fruits and vegetables over the centuries had acquired varying symbolic tones and divine affiliations. Here, listed, are some examples of the most prominent mythological and everyday appearances as well as symbolic meanings ascribed to produce in antiquity…
10 Amazing Ancient History Resources Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jul 21, 2015
This week I wanted to review some great resources for learning and discovering the Ancient World. I have chosen five digital resources in which both the expert and novice can learn new and exciting information. 1.The Library of Congress (here) The Library of Congress offers a sundry of information on primary and secondary sources. While…
Game of Thrones Season Finale: A True Roman Ending Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jun 18, 2015
Anyone that knows me and my blogger style know that I love looking at pop culture and seeing how Ancient Rome or the Latin language resonates within it. So this week is no exception, I will be looking at the Season Finale of Game of Thrones. Just like everyone else that watched it, I was…
Discovery of the Month: Nero’s Revolving Dining Room Posted by Brittany Britanniae on May 27, 2015
Salvete Omnes! Today we will be starting a new monthly post (like the text spotlight posts) in which we relive and explore the discovery of a Roman artifact, place, or item. Today, we will be focusing on the fabled rotating dining room of Nero! The legendary dining hall has been discovered in Rome’s Palatine Hill. The…
5 Animals used in Ancient Warfare Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Apr 29, 2015
DISCLAIMER: Since this is a Latin blog, I have chosen only to focus on animals used in Roman battles or wars. Thus, I understand that some of these animals have older warfare uses, but the focus here is on Roman period uses. 1. WAR ELEPHANT Animal: North African Forest Elephant, Carthaginian Elephant, Atlas Elephants, “Hannibal’s Elephants”…