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Which roman astronomer taught that the Earth is the center of the universe by mistake was?

Ptolemy was the Roman astronomer who incorrectly argued that Earth was the center of the universe in his geocentric model. His theories dominated Western thought for over a thousand years.


What ancient Roman writer gives us an account of the destruction of the city of Pompeii by the volcano Vesuvius?

The Roman writer Pliny the Younger provides a detailed account of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried the city of Pompeii under volcanic ash and debris. Pliny's letters to Tacitus describe the chaos and destruction resulting from the eruption.


What was Vergil's relationship with Caesar Augustus?

Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.Virgil was the writer that Augustus commissioned to write a history of Rome which we know as the Aeneid.


What are the planets named after Roman gods?

All of them! (except ours) Mercury, the planet closest to the sun. The fleet footed Roman messenger god, and god of borders, travel, etc. Venus, the second planet. The Roman goddess of love and beauty Mars, the fourth planet. Roman god of war. Jupiter, the fifth planet. The Roman king of the gods. Saturn, the sixth planet. The God of agriculture and harvest. Father of Jupiter Uranus, the seventh. God of time. The everlasting sky. Neptune, the eighth. Roman god of the seas. Pluto... not really a planet anymore, but still named after the Roman god of the underworld. there are lots of little planetoids and asteroids, along with most of the moons of the planets that are also named after Roman gods, or deities. a few are named after the Greek, and some are named after famous literary characters from Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet for example, moons of Saturn)


Is Chester the oldest city in Britain?

No, Canterbury is the oldest predating records however, since records were formalised the oldest is Coventry 1345. The oldest town - Colchester claims to be Britain's oldest recorded town. Its claim is based on a reference by Pliny the Elder, a Roman writer, in his Natural History (Historia Naturalis) of 77 AD. He described Anglesey (in Wlaes) as "about 200 miles from Camulodunum, a town in Britain". Camulodunum was the Roman name for Colchester.

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Which roman writer is incorrectly paired with literary work?

Cicero - The Aeneid by Virgil.


What is this number xxxvix in roman numerals?

This is an incorrectly formed Roman Numeral.


How do you read the letters cvxxmclic as a roman numeral?

They are incorrectly arranged to form any Roman numeral. But as MCCCLXXVI = 1376


How did the Greeks influence roman writer?

Because Greeks copied everything that a roman had to offer.


What is the punishment if someone does a formation incorrectly in the roman era?

It was the punishment called BANG POPP PPDPDJDDNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHNHHHHHHHHHH


Was livia drusilla a writer?

Livia Drusilla, the wife of Emperor Augustus, was not primarily known as a writer. While she was an influential figure in Roman society and politics, there is no substantial evidence that she authored any literary works. Most of her legacy is derived from her role in the political sphere and her impact on her family and the Julio-Claudian dynasty rather than from any writings.


Was Shakespeare an ancient roman writer?

Shakespeare was a playwright in England.


Which writer was a freed Roman slave?

Horace was the son of a freedman.


Was Augustine of Hippo a speech maker for the Roman Emperor?

No, St. Augustine was not a speech writer for the Roman emperor.


Who was Julius Caesar and how was he related to Emperor Augustus?

Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, writer, general and the last dictator of the Roman republic. He was the great uncle of Augustus, and was responsible for the rise to power of his nephew by making him his heir.


Which roman literary figure was not patronized by Augustus?

Augustus only patronized Virgil


What is the movie title 'The Ghost Writer' in Norwegian?

Roman Polanskis Skyggen is a Norwegian equivalent to the title of the movie 'The Ghost Writer'.