Minerva or Pallas
Yes, among other things they had bullfights there.
The Colosseum was important because it was the arena for the gladiatorial games, which were very popular among the Romans
The claim that the ancient Romans were not artistic is not easily defensible, if it is defensible at all. For, in respect to architecture, a number of visual arts (such as sculpture), and literature (poetry and prose alike), among other areas, the Romans were quite distinctively and admirably artistic by comparison with other ancient (and later) peoples and cultures.
There are a number of indications that would let you know that the Romans were once in Britain. This can be seen in various forms of architecture and some of the ancient literature about Romans in Britain among others.
There were actually two regions that influenced the ancient Romans. One was Etruria, the land slightly to the north of Rome which was controlled by the Etruscans (among other parts of Italy) and the other was the area in the south of Italy which was settled by Greeks and called Magna Graecia.
The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.The majority of the ancient Romans did not even know about the Eucharist. The Christians among them believed, for the most part, as we do, that the Eucharist is the Body of Christ.
Yes, among other things they had bullfights there.
The Colosseum was important because it was the arena for the gladiatorial games, which were very popular among the Romans
Marcus was a favoured name among the ancient Romans so perhaps there are links with Italy.Mark would seem to be derived from the Latin version. Marcus was a favoured name among the ancient Romans so perhaps there are links with Italy.Mark would seem to be derived from the Latin version.
The claim that the ancient Romans were not artistic is not easily defensible, if it is defensible at all. For, in respect to architecture, a number of visual arts (such as sculpture), and literature (poetry and prose alike), among other areas, the Romans were quite distinctively and admirably artistic by comparison with other ancient (and later) peoples and cultures.
The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.The ancient Romans gave us many innovations and inventions and "the greatest" is a matter of opinion. However concrete, indoor plumbing, central heating, and the dome have to rate among the greatest.
Ares was the ancient Olympian god of war, son of Zeus and Hera. He was honoured among the ancient Greeks and was also adopted by the Romans under the name Mars. His colour was the red.
Polytheism was almost universal in the time of Jesus. The pagan religion of the Romans was polytheistic. Even belief in Lady Wisdom was widespread among the Jews until at at least the end of the century, and Wisdom is mentioned in the gospels, suggesting an influence on Christianity.
Many forms of torture were used in ancient Rome. Among them were crucifixion, the brazen bull, scaphism, flaying, being thrown to the beasts, bound to horses, and the breaking wheel.
Luke could hear the outdoors calling to him (p12)
The people worshiped at the ancient temple to honor their gods.
There are a number of indications that would let you know that the Romans were once in Britain. This can be seen in various forms of architecture and some of the ancient literature about Romans in Britain among others.