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Ancient RomeIn its centuries of existence, Roman civilization shifted from a monarchy to an oligarchic republic to an increasingly autocratic empire. It came to dominate South-Western Europe, South-Eastern Europe/Balkans and the Mediterranean region through conquest and assimilation. The Eastern Roman Empire, which was governed from Constantinople, comprising Greece, the Balkans, Asia Minor, Syria and Egypt, survived this crisis. Despite the later loss of Syria and Egypt to the Arab Islamic Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire would live on for another millennium, until its last remains were finally annexed by the emerging Turkish Ottoman Empire. This eastern, Christian, medieval stage of the Empire is usually referred to as the Byzantine Empire by historians. Roman civilization is often grouped into "classical antiquity" with ancient Greece, a civilization that inspired much of the culture of ancient Rome. Ancient Rome contributed greatly to the development of law, war, art, literature, architecture, technology, religion, and language in the Western world, and its history continues to have a major influence on the world today.
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1. Discount Passes, Cards and Combination Tickets for a cheap vacation in Italy.
November 05, 2009
Italy is known to be one of the most famous tourist destinations in world. Italy provides the tourists with different passes and cards so that you don’t have to move around with loads of cash. You would not want to miss visiting the ancient monuments and museums of Rome, but it can be costly and time consuming at times. Here are some tips for passes and cards that can save you from all the hassle.
Note: The information may differ in case of a price change. Some sites and museums are closed on Mondays.
Roma Pass This includes free transport for 3 days and free admission for two mu... (read more)
Author: Posarelli Villas
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2. When in Rome - Visit The Top Attractions
November 03, 2009
Few cities are as full of ancient monuments and inspiring sights of the past as Rome is. It is a testament to all those who have lived in the city throughout the centuries that there is still so much to see and appreciate in the 21st century. But which sights of ancient Rome are unmissable? Which ones will keep coming back to mind even when your holiday is over and you have returned home? One of the most famous sights of all is of course the Colosseum. This is an amphitheatre and is situated between the Parco Ninfeo di Nerone and the Parco di Traiano. If you have seen photos of the Colos... (read more)
Author: Daniel Collins
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3. Discovery of Diabetes
October 28, 2009
Diabetes is an ancient disease. It is not a newly discovered disease. There are evidences to prove that people of ancient civilizations such as Indian, Greece and Rome were aware of this disease. People have been suffering from diabetes for a long time but we came to now about it only in 1552 B.C.Since then many researches have been conducted in this field to make the masses aware of this disease. Therefore, the people who discovered diabetes belonged to ancient civilization. Aerates coined the word diabetes. It is derived from the Greek verb diabainein. Sushruta who was the father of Indian ... (read more)
Author: gray smithroy
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4. Touring Rome
October 19, 2009
'When in Rome, Do what Romans do' like a widely recognized proverb, this gives us a curious thought about Rome, everybody that tours rome brings with them memories that may be respected for a whole life. Capital of Italy, Rome the biggest and most populated municipality, located at the central-western portion of Italian Peninsula, on the stream Tibet, is considered one of the most beautiful ancient cities. Rome is the middle of Roman Empire, home of Roman Catholic churches, and with a history span of over 2000 and a half thousand years. In the traditional Roman time, Rome was the strongest ... (read more)
Author: Jorge Santiago
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5. Ostrich feathers
October 16, 2009
Ostrich feathers have being used since ancient times. They were used in Egypt by Cleopatra and King Tutankhamen in ornamentation and fans. In Rome they were used by roman officers in their headgear to indicate their rank. Today these feathers are used in centerpieces in wedding ceremonies and other events like baby shower, bridal shower, birthday party, confirmation, communion, corporate event, engagement, family reunion, high school prom, graduation, school reunion, sweet sixteen, or New Year’s Eve party etc . Ostrich feathers are available in many different colors like black, gray, gold, or... (read more)
Author: neha chawla
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6. The Evolution of Perfume - Facts And History
October 14, 2009
The chronicle of perfume refers to its wide use in ancient Egypt, Rome and the Middle East. Perfume was extensively used by women as beautification ritual and status, besides religious rituals. It also played a significant role in courtship and romance acts.
Classic perfumes were made using aromatic natural raw materials acquired from botanical as well as animal sources. The finished perfumes turned to be highly expensive revealing the production costs and only the opulent class of people could afford it. However, owing to technological advancements and modern chemistry the classic perfum... (read more)
Author: Roberto Sedycias
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7. Exhilarating ambience of Hotels in Rome
October 05, 2009
Rome is beautiful city with lots of ancient history and unbelievable things to view. If you have not visited Rome yet, you must give a visit. Tourists from all parts of globe come here to know all about Rome. During your stay you find various locations that can excite you to visit again. This city has many histories which is very old and incredible. In the ancient Rome is the amphitheatre which is popularly known as The Colosseum of Rome. It was built by Emperor Vespasian in 80AD.Here you will find world famous church known as St. Peter’s Basilica. This is the largest church in the world and p... (read more)
Author: roby john
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8. Restructuring Of Soldiers After The Marius Reforms
October 01, 2009
Probably the most well-known and biggest reform of the army was the total restructuring of the soldiers, command structure, battle formations, and equipping of the legionnaire. This only continued to advance the might of the army. By the time of Augustus, when the “classical” legion most associate with the Roman army came into full force, the Imperial Army of Rome became the most powerful military in the ancient world. This can be attributed to the numerous upgrades the army underwent during the time of Marius into the reign of Augustus and beyond.
Previously, the Velites, Hastati, Pri... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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9. Romance Your Cultural Side with a Trip to Rome
September 30, 2009
Bursting with flavour and life, Rome is a truly remarkable city to visit. Ancient ruins, breathtaking architecture and a cultural programme packed to the rafters means the Italian capital is one of the most remarkable tourist destinations around. Add to the mix a warm, Mediterranean climate and mouth-watering cuisine and you will soon find that you have the perfect place to escape to. With a history stretching back more than 2500 years, this stunning city is home to a plethora of world famous attractions, including St Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel. The vibrant stree... (read more)
Author: Daniel Collins
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10. A Brief History of Swimming Pools
September 30, 2009
Swimming is, by far, one of the most popular pastimes in the world. It is also one of the oldest. As an organized activity, swimming dates back to around 2500 BC. Swimming was immensely popular in ancient Egypt, and there are a number of relics from the period which depict the act of swimming in vivid and awe-inspiring detail. In ancient Greece and Rome, swimming was taught to boys as part of their elementary school curriculum. Furthermore, the first known public swimming pools were built in Rome.
Under the direction of a wealthy Roman lord named Gaius Maecenas, the first heated swimmi... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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11. Wireless Hidden Cameras Keep Sports Sporting
September 30, 2009
The scene seemed to mirror the epic battles of gladiators in ancient Rome. The sound from the indoor arena was deafening. Fans stood on their feet, pumping fists in the air and chanting "DEFENSE! DEFENSE!" The visiting team's star player lowered his shoulder and then drove towards the basket. As the final few seconds of the contest ticked off the game clock, the defending player crashed to the floor. Another offensive player sprung into the air, his fingertips barely clearing another defender's outstretched arm. After the shot, the ball bounced off the rim three times, and then reluctantly fel... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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12. Jewelry In Ancient Rome
September 25, 2009
Jewelry (joias) is a fascinating fashion accessory that has been popular from ancient times. It has played a variety of roles including political, religious and ornamental, and jewelry artifacts have helped modern historians shape pictures of the daily lives of ancient civilizations.
Jewelry in ancient Rome is no exception. There are literary accounts and pictorial depiction such as in the Regina tombstone, plus an abundance of other artifacts available that help us to understand the role jewelry played during this fascinating time.
Jewelry (joias) was worn by men and women though it... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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13. Using Under-floor Heating to Fulfill Your Home Heating Needs
September 24, 2009
Under-floor heating has come a long way since the hypocaust days in ancient Rome with their furnace rooms supplying hot smoky air under tiled floors in Roman villas and baths. Nowadays the process is a little more high-tech and has more easily controlled results.
The modern radiant heated floor was invented by Frank Lloyd Wright, an American architect after experiencing the traditional Korean version which uses hot air from a kitchen fire. Wright's version uses pipes with hot water running through them instead of air channels to heat the floor but there is a modern version available no... (read more)
Author: Leslie Eskildsen
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14. 10 Best Valentines Gifts to Give
September 24, 2009
World over in February young couples celebrate Valentines Day with laughter and promises of undying love. The celebration knows no barriers and whether 4 or 80 years old, people with hope treasure the phrase “Will you be my Valentine.”
Mid- Feb heralded in ancient Rome, the coming of spring and even in pre-Christian times people celebrated a “fertility” festival with great joy. Much later the festival celebrated on Feb 14th was in honor of St. Valentine who is believed to have signed a letter to his beloved on his death bed as “from your Valentine.”
Red hearts, beautifully wrapped cho... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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15. Engineering and Its Importance
September 24, 2009
With the world heading to a much more hi tech direction the need for engineers is forever-growing. From civil to aerospace and everything in between the field of engineering is extremely vast and the need for them is ever so deep.
Being an engineer is a much respected profession as to everything in today's modern world of science would not have existed without engineers. Even from the ancient times of when Rome was still an Empire, without engineers the armies under the command of Julius Caesar would not have been able to cross the Rhine River to defend Gaul from its raiders. Even thou... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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16. Sales of Information
September 21, 2009
Since the times of first state formation, the policy of the state has changed greatly. Powerful slave trading states slowly changed into feudal kind of governing, than absolute power of the king or emperor came. After the Contra reformation of the Great Awakening the idea of social equality and partnership appeared. That was actually the echo of early democracy in ancient Greece and Rome. Then step by step states changed their governmental system into what they have now. What we see nowadays is a greatly developed system of international affairs and unities and it seems that there is no need ... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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17. A Beginners Guide to Boxing Gloves
September 21, 2009
For boxers the single most significant piece of equipment is the boxing gloves. In the initial stages of boxing, athletes where not required to wear gloves. In ancient Greece and Rome the fighters never wore gloves and fights some times ended in death. With the passage of time however, and as boxing became more civilized, the need for the boxing glove was imminent, in order to minimize fatalities and injuries. Conventional boxing gloves cover the fighter’s entire hand, and extend about five inches up the arm. The gloves are made from leather; a solid piece that covers the four fingers of th... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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18. The Discovery of Personal Hygiene
September 19, 2009
Personal hygiene was rediscovered only in the late 19th century, having been popular in ancient Greece and Rome almost two thousand years before.
Water was considered by the sophisticates - perhaps justly - to be the carrier of disease. Bathing in water was a hazardous exercise. Royalty used milk instead. Others were confined to wet towels or to splashing water from basins on one's face and armpits. The great unwashed utilized public baths, built throughout Europe between the 12th and 17th centuries.
Consider the Spanish Queen Isabella of Castile, of Christopher Columbus fame. She boaste... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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19. Ancient Roman Coliseum
September 18, 2009
Ancient Rome was the dominant power for hundreds of years and left a mark on the word. The ancient Roman Coliseum is the single structure that most exemplifies this fact.
Ancient Roman Coliseum
Perhaps the most well-known of all of the structures in Rome, the ancient Roman Coliseum is an important part of the history of the Roman Empire. This structure, built in the 70's AD, was once the most important site in all of Rome, and also the largest amphitheater built in the Empire. Holding up to 70,000 spectators, ruins of the Coliseum still stand today as a testament to its powerful status ... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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20. An Overview of the Past of Italy
September 18, 2009
Winners of the recent World Cup, Italy is once again in the news. The fact Italy won the cup while also suffering the shame of a soccer corruption scandal is typical of this complex country.
An Overview of the Past of Italy
When you think of Italy, it’s nearly impossible to not think of the past. It is rich and complex starting from before ancient Roman times, continuing on through the turbulence of fascism, and finally ending with today's modern country. Italy has it all – mystery, intrigue, religion, beauty and character, and studying the past of this impressive country can help us al... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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21. Asbestos in the Home: To Remove or Not to Remove
September 17, 2009
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with some odd qualities. It has a long fibrous crystal structure that lends itself to applications that requires a degree of flexibility and an amazing ability to withstand high temperatures. Even back in the days of ancient Rome asbestos was known for its fire-proof properties, as well as some incidence of lung issues in slaves who worked with the material. Most of the serious issues that have come to be related to asbestos mining and industry were not recognized until much more recently in history.
Asbestos can be found in many products from i... (read more)
Author: Tina Fountain
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22. Advantages of Fish Oil Supplements and Other Healthy Oils
September 17, 2009
Wearing boots today is even more popular than ever. It used to be that boots were only for stomping through the mud with. Now however, boots can be as fashionable and stylish as you did like. From motorcycle boots to cowboy boots and western boots, they are all gaining in popularity. If you want to be on the edge of rugged fashion, get yourself some boots. An early form of the boot was also known in Greece and Rome. Since ancient times men and women have recognized the need for a sturdy work boot. Today the choices of boots are great wonderful styles and comfort. Both men and women are wearing... (read more)
Author: Satish Yadav
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23. ROME, TRENDY AND FASHIONABLE, THIS IS THE NEW FACE OF THE ETERNAL CITY
September 14, 2009
The “New Roman Style” a fascinating itinerary to discover the hidden corners of Rome, from fashion to design, art and cuisine, here are all the most in places in the capital. Rome the Eternal City? Of course, if you think of all the treasures and artistic masterpieces in the capital that represent human civilization from ancient Roman times, through the Renaissance and Baroque. But Rome is also much more than this. In recent years it has become an open-air artistic and cultural “workshop”. Alongside its historic monuments, the feature that distinguishes it around the globe, there are init... (read more)
Author: Jane Maripose
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24. Chemical Peel Medical Spa
September 13, 2009
An overview of chemical peels for facial skin enhancement:
At a chemical peel medical spa you can employ a cosmetic dermatologist to treat your facial wrinkles, blemishes and areas of uneven skin pigmentation. Chemical peels have been being utilized since times in ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome. Put simply, they help people to have younger looking, smoother skin. Skin enhancement is readily available to you on an outpatient basis. Reducing and/or completely eliminating fine lines, scarring from acne, wrinkles and other issues concerning your facial skin are all achievable goals. ... (read more)
Author: Priyank Saxena
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25. Backgammon Rules: Learn How to Play Backgammon
September 13, 2009
The board game backgammon is one of the most ancient games known to man. It is believed that early variations of the game were played in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Ancient Rome. Since then, the game has evolved, changed several names and spread to different parts of the world. It is currently a popular pastime all over the US, East Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
In order to play backgammon all you need is a partner, two dice and a special backgammon board with checkers. The backgammon board is divided into two sides with each one is the mirror reflection of the other. Each side c... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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