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Scylla
In , Scylla was a six headed Sea Monster and each head would swallow one crew member from passing ships. […]
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
The Temple of Artemis was one of the . Its Ruins lie 1.2 miles (2km) northeast of the modern town […]
Propertius
Sextus Propertius (c.50-45 BCE- c.15 CE) was a Roman Poet during the Golden Age (80 BCE-7 CE) of Roman Poetry. […]
Volubilis
Volubilis is an exceptionally well preserved Ruined Berber-Roman city, also known by its Berber name Walili. It is located near […]
Twelve Tables
The Twelve Tables were the first written Laws of Rome compiled in 449 BCE under the (509-29 BCE). Prior to […]
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The Romans borrowed 29 ideas but invented 19. What were they?
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The Pax Romana: What was it and how long did it last?
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