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The Transformative and Destructive Power of Christianity
When Christianity became state-sponsored under leaders such as Constantine and Theodosius, governments systematically ...
A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna
VIENNA -- As construction crews churned up dirt to renovate a Vienna soccer field last October, they happened upon an ...
'People first. Then money. Then things'
Opinion, comment and editorials of the day ...
Psychology Today1d
If a Roman Emperor Couldn’t Get It, Why Should We Expect It?
Even if you ruled an empire, you would need to remind yourself not to be angry or surprised when others don't measure up to ...
The Morung Express1d
A Public Display of Death
In other words, deaths and dead bodies are usually not abhorrently displayed in public in civilized societies. Of course, in ...
La Brújula Verde1d
Archaeological Findings Reveal a Thriving Roman-Era Community Near the Ancient Anreppen Camp in Germany
Delbrück-Bentfeld, a locality in the district of the city of Paderborn (northwestern Germany), has been the site of a ...
Barbarians who toppled Roman Empire were 'high on hallucinogenic drugs' at the time
Barbarian hordes invaded and sacked the Western Roman empire while under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs when taking on ...
Archaeologists uncover proof of ancient biblical battle at Armageddon site: 'Exceptional phenomenon'
A team of archaeologists may have discovered evidence of the biblical Battle of Megiddo, where Josiah, the king of Judah, was killed by Egyptian forces in 609 B.C.
Greek Reporter2d
Greek Revolution Altered Ottoman Empire’s Governance, New Study Finds
A new study reveals how the Greek Revolution reshaped the Ottoman Empire's governance and deepened surveillance of non-Muslim ...
Jacobin on MSN3d
Roman Rosdolsky Breathed New Life Into Marx’s Capital
The Ukrainian Marxist Roman Rosdolsky was one of the pioneering scholars of Marxology. He was engaged as a Marxist activist and social scientist in spaces ranging from European cities like Lviv, ...
London Review of Books3d
Can we speak Greek?
Crusius plundered contemporary travel accounts for information alongside chronicles and histories. He recognised ...