Obligations of Nobility
The civilization that was Rome had high demands on its people. The Roman citizen may have enjoyed rights and had room to follow his ambitions, but so too did he …
Roman Slaves, who were they and what did they do?
Roman slaves labored in the mines and in the empire’s many farms and potteries. The state’s public works were largely completed and maintained by slaves. Also, the government’s state bureaucracy …
Roman Offices & Politics
The Roman Office Positions OFFICE ELECTION BY RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER TERM OF OFFICE Consul(senior magistrate) Comitia Centuriata Can propose law,acts as senior judge,presides comitia centuriata,army commander,can jointly propose dictator provincial governor and …
Roman Society & Life
The Census In the beginning was the census. Every five years, each male Roman citizen had to register in Rome for the census. In this he had to declare his …
Christian Heresy
One of the primary problems of early Christianity was that of heresy. Heresy is generally defined as a departure from the traditional Christian beliefs; the creation of new ideas, rituals …
Country Festivals
Ancient Roman Rural Life: A Spiritual and Agricultural Tapestry Key Takeaways: Introduction:Exploring the rich tapestry of ancient Roman rural life reveals a deep spiritual connection to nature, marked by festivals …
Religion in the Home
For Romans being civilized very much meant living in a home. If the saying states that ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’, then this very much also was true for …
Omens and Superstitions
A superstitious Society Compare to modern society, the Romans seem extremely superstitious. But then today’s major religions have all throughout their past discouraged, even combatted, superstitions. Also our sciences and …
Prayer and Sacrifice
In the Roman mind, there was a sort of contract between the gods and the mortals. As part of this agreement each side would provide as well as receive services. …
Discover the World of Roman Gods: Ancient Deities Decoded
Welcome to the fascinating realm of Roman mythology, where gods and goddesses reigned supreme and shaped the ancient Roman civilization. The Romans worshipped a pantheon of deities, drawing inspiration from Greek mythology while …
Roman Religion
If anything, the Romans had a practical attitude to religion, as to most things, which perhaps explains why they themselves had difficulty in taking to the idea of a single, …
The Sack of Constantinople
The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in AD 1203/1204 Background of the Fourth Crusade In the years from 1201 to 1202 the Fourth Crusade, sanctioned by pope Innocent III, …
Emperor Basiliscus
Life: AD ? – 476 Became emperor AD 475. Wife: Aelia Zenonis (three sons; Marcus, Leo, Zeno). Died AD 476. Basiliscus was the brother of Aelia Verina and hence emperor …