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Gaul (Latin Gallia) is a historical name used in the context of the Roman Empire in references to the region of Western Europe approximating present day France and Belgium, but also sometimes including the Po Valley, western Switzerland, and the parts of the Netherlands and Germany on the west bank of the River Rhine. In English, the word Gaul may also refer to an inhabitant of that region ( French Gaulois), although the expression may be used more generally for all ancient speakers of the Gaulish language (an early variety of Celtic). This language was widespread in Europe, but it shared Gaul with other languages (including at least the Aquitanian language, and also possibly a separate Belgic language[1]). The Latin name for Gaul, still used as the modern Greek word for France, is Gallia. Gauls under Brennus deafeated Rome in a battle circa 390 BC. In the Aegean world, a huge migration of Eastern Gauls appeared in Thrace, north of Greece, in 281 BC. Another Gaulish chieftain also named Brennus, at the head of a large army, was only turned back from desecrating the Temple of Apollo at Delphi in Greece at the last minute—he was alarmed, it was said, by portents of thunder and lightning.[2] At the same time a migrating band of Celts, some 10,000 warriors, with their women and children and slaves, were moving through Thrace. Three tribes of Gauls crossed over from Thrace to Asia Minor at the express invitation of Nicomedes I, king of Bithynia (which was a small geographical location just south of the Bosphorus and the Black Sea in the northern portion of modern-day Turkey, southeast of modern-day Istanbul), who required help in a dynastic struggle against his brother. Eventually they settled down in eastern Phrygia and Cappadocia in central Anatolia, a region henceforth known as Galatia. The names Gallia and Galatia sometimes are compared to Gael, which is, however, from Goidhel or Gwyddel, and cannot be directly related, though it should be noted the term Goidhel is derived from the Old Welsh Guoidel meaning "pirate, raider". It is uncertain whether the Gal- names are from a native name of a tribe, or if they are exonyms. Birkhan (1997) considers a root * g(h)al- "powerful" (PIE * gelh, well-attested in Celtic, and with cognates in Balto-Slavic), but speculates that the name also could be taken from a Gallos River, comparable to the names of the Volcae and the Sequani which are likely derived from hydronyms. There also have been attempts to trace Keltoi and Galatai to a single origin. It is most likely that the terms originated as names of minor tribes * Kel-to and/or Gal(a)-to- which were the earliest to come into contact with the Roman world, but which have disappeared without leaving a historical record.[3] In English usage the words Gaul and Gaulish are used synonymously with Latin Gallia, Gallus and Gallicus. However the similarity of the names is probably accidental the English words are borrowed from French Gaule and Gaulois, which appear to have been borrowed themselves from Germanic walha-, the usual word for the non-Germanic-speaking peoples (Celtic-speaking and Latin-speaking indiscriminately). The Germanic w is regularly rendered as gu / g in French (cf. guerre = war, garder = ward), and the diphthong au is the regular outcome of al before a following consonant (cf. cheval ~ chevaux). Gaule or Gaulle can hardly be derived from Latin Gallia, since g would become j before a (cf. gamba > jambe), and the diphthong au would be incomprehensible; the regular outcome of Latin Gallia is Jaille in French which is found in several western placenames.[4][5]
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1. 4 Roman Emperors born in Africa
April 03, 2009
4 Roman Emperors born in Africa (145BC-253BC)
by Ross Dix-Peek
It is often surmised that the Roman Emperors were just that, Roman or Italian (in today’s nomenclature), but this is erroneous as quite a few of the Emperors were actually born in the Colonies, Hispania (modern-day Spain), Gaul (modern-day France), Syria, Pannonia (modern-day Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina), Dalmatia, Pannonia (modern-day Slovenia,Austria and West Hungary), Moesia (modern-day Serbia, North Bulgaria and Romania), Dacia (modern-day Balkans and parts of Romania), Thracia (parts of ... (read more)
Author: Ross Dix-Peek
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2. France was a wine country even before Joan of Arc heard her first voice
September 02, 2008
France was a wine country even before Joan of Arc heard her first voice. Records indicate that the Greeks may have introduced wine to Marseilles as early as 600 BC. Later, the Roman colonization of Gaul resulted in the wide dispersion of vines throughout France[md]no doubt because wine tasted good, could be kept for a long time, and could be easily traded.The ancient wines actually bore little resemblance to the wines we enjoy today, but the ever-resourceful French perfected the art of winemaking to produce some of the finest wines on the market. The French like to regulate everything, even th... (read more)
Author: sulamita berrezi
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3. History of Bathing from Rome to Japan
February 10, 2008
Roman people are known for their baths. They brought this practice to countries of Gaul and Britain. Roman mansions have their own small private versions of bath houses. Rome provided public baths which could be used for a cheaper cost. Because of the attractiveness of their baths, they add in hot and cold areas, average temperature sprawling areas with assortment of additional services like drinking, dining, and exercise. There was a period in the Roman history that baths were separated by gender, but eventually bathing was mixed.
The Jewish culture practiced a ritual of bathing that has... (read more)
Author: Elizabeth Boardman
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4. What Is The Big Deal About Celtic Tattoos
November 30, 2007
Ireland is the home of the Celtic people. This warrior nation excelled in combat against such nations as Rome and Gaul. Sometimes the lost and sometimes they won, but they left a legacy that has transcended to modern times. These warriors were proud of their clan and practiced Celtic tattooing or body art as a form of expression that showed their loyalty and promoted the clan in which they belonged. Recently Celtic tattoos are becoming popular as a way to signify a purpose or statement. Even more common is that a person picks out their Celtic tattoo for aesthetic purposes only.
The ... (read more)
Author: Derek Cladek
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5. Eusebius and the Christian Martyrs
April 25, 2007
Lyons and Vienne were cities situated on the river Rhone (139) in Gaul, or modern-day France. These cities were part of the Roman Empire in the second century A.D. Although the text doesn’t specifically state this, it does give us many clues. The author points out that the Christians were barred from the baths and forum (139), both of which were part of the Roman infrastructure, as was the amphitheatre, where many of the executions took place (144). The author also makes reference to the gladiatorial contest (145), which was also a Roman phenomenon. The most telling argument about these c... (read more)
Author: Kathy Simcox
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6. What does history have to do with sales and marketing?
March 28, 2007
What does Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul, Queen Elizabeth’s victory over the “invincible” Spanish Armada, and Watson and Crick’s discovery of the DNA double helix have to do with sales and marketing? “Everything!” says author Patrick Henry Hansen. “History is largely ignored as an information source in the business arena. Momentous historical events are packed with entertaining, eye-opening examples that teach timeless principles suitable for present-day application—specifically sales and marketing.” Mr. Hansen draws on some of history’s most compelling moments to teach principles of sell... (read more)
Author: Patrick Hansen
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7. Celtic Jewelry
November 21, 2006
Celtic jewelry today is one of the niche jewelry styles that is enjoying a renaissance. So who were the Celts and where do the jewelry designs come from? The Celts were a group of people first originating in Germany and eastern France in the 2nd millennium BC; however they can be traced back as far as India. They spread throughout Europe and for a long time occupied the territory of Gaul which is roughly the modern territory of France and Belgium. They were extinguished by the Romans and currently Celtic culture remains only in Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Wales, Cornwall in England and Nor... (read more)
Author: Colin Kennedy
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8. How to convert your experience into a Job offer
November 22, 2005
Visit Bill's site the Destiny Group or searchforclasses To search for schools in your area of interest visit online education our site. "> by Bill Gaul
Years ago when you first opted to go into the military service, you may or may not have considered how your experiences could help you land a job when you decided to hang up the uniform. Well, it may be that "time" for you, and there isn't much of a calling for civilians to drive tanks or jump out of a perfectly good aircraft, so what's next? Well, during your tenure in the military whether it was for a short 3-year enlistment or ... (read more)
Author: Search for Classes
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