Abundantia, the Goddess of Wealth & Prosperity
Abundantia, also known as Abundita or Copia in ancient Roman religion, was a celestial personification of wealth and prosperity. The name Abundantia means “plenty” or … Read more
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Dogs in Ancient Rome: Breeds, Uses, Epitaphs, and Facts
The relationship of the ancient Romans with their pets (2025) Dogs played an important role in ancient Roman society and they were bred as pets, … Read more
Pompeii: Discovered the House of a Middle-class Family with Preserved Furnishing
The Discovery Of Furnishings From The House Of The ‘lararium’ In Regio V A Snapshot Of Middle Class Pompeii Small furnished apartments have been uncovered … Read more
The Aurelian Walls: History, Facts & Images
Rome’s largest monument: The 18 Gates of the Aurelian Walls The Aurelian Walls are a line of city walls built between 270 and 275 by … Read more
The Etymology of the word Terra: Tellus, Terra Mater
Terra Mater was an ancient Roman Goddess Tellus Mater or Terra Mater (“Mother Earth”) is a goddess of the Earth in ancient Roman religion and … Read more
The Ancient Greek Theatre Of Taormina
Visiting the Ancient Theater of Taormina: 2025 Essential Guide Related articles: The Valley of the Temples The ancient theater of Taormina is the second-largest ancient … Read more
The Colossus of Rhodes
A 1961 Italian Peplum by Sergio Leone; His Only Film Without Ennio Morricone While on vacation in Rhodes, Athenian battle hero Darios becomes entangled in … Read more
Fellini Satyricon
A collection of disconnected legendary stories set in first-century Rome. Fellini Satyricon, or simply Satyricon, is a 1969 Italian fantasy drama film written and directed … Read more