Tag: ancient Rome
Political Intrigue and Scandal in Nero’s Rome
The reign of Nero, from 54 to 68 AD, remains one of the most fascinating periods in Roman history, marked by egregious scandals and deep-seated…
The Enchanted Hazel: A Journey Through Myths and Folk Beliefs
Hazel branches carry stories of magic, divinity, and wisdom. This blog post embarks on a fascinating journey to explore the multifaceted roles of hazel rods…
7 Disturbing Facts About Surgery in Ancient Rome
Surgery in ancient Rome was a frightening prospect. Unlike modern times where surgical procedures are commonplace, in ancient Rome, surgery was a rarity reserved for…
Introduction to Learning Classical Latin – Gr. 5-6 Lesson Plans
To introduce children, grades 5 to 6, to Classical Latin, Latin’s origins, basic pronunciations, history, and to provide exposure to Latin words and phrases. The…
7 Facts That Prove Ancient Romans Were Obsessed With Sex
You cannot study ancient Roman culture without running into all of their sexual beliefs and practices. In fact, sex was always on the Roman mind…
8 Disturbing Facts About Being a Woman in Ancient Rome
Women had few freedoms in ancient Rome. Their only legal occupation was motherhood while freeborn men had numerous options within the metropolis. And while television…
7 Intriguing Funeral Customs From Ancient Civilizations
From ancient Rome to the Aztecs, funeral customs were unique, yet familiar, events that marked the passage from life to death. 1. Burial and Dirt…
10 Paintings of Venus the Goddess of Love
The goddess Venus was a Roman goddess of love and beauty. In many ways she was like the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, and the…
