Roman Culture

The enemy is no longer hidden in the dark but instead operates in broad daylight. Its attacks on Americans are clear and intensifying: cancel culture, wokeness, public shaming, urban violence, “whiteness”, and critical race theory. The enemy also seeks to undermine the sacredness of human life. This enemy is called the Desecrators. In this powerfully provocative book, Deal W. Hudson and Matt Schlapp provide firsthand accounts of the Desecrators’ actions and intentions, including their angry and uncharitable treatment of President Donald Trump.

Lyon, 1896. Blanche est l'épouse modèle d'un soyeux de renom. En dépit de son amour pour ses enfants, elle étouffe parmi ces bourgeois corsetés. Jusqu'à ce que son regard croise celui de Salim, un négociant fortuné de Damas. Elle abandonne tout pour la promesse inespérée du bonheur. Les routes de la soie deviennent celles de la passion et de l'exil. Tandis que sa fille grandit en la croyant morte, Blanche s'invente une nouvelle vie au Levant.

In this audiobook bundle, you get the best historical facts and knowledge you deserve. All in all, you get over plenty of explanations and clarifications of what the Romans and their empire looked about 2,000 years ago. In the first audiobook, various aspects of the Roman Empire, its government, and its place in human history will be discussed. In the second audiobook, a number of emperors come to light. In the third audiobook, Spartacus is covered in the first few sections.

Avril 1545, quinze ans avant les guerres de religion, l'enfer en Luberon. Par un soir de tempête, un jeune homme épuisé et blessé surgit dans la bastide d'un paysan. C'est Arnaud de Montignac, capitaine aux gardes de Marguerite de Navarre. La sœur de François Ier l'envoie auprès d'un seigneur ami pour s'informer de ce qui se trame sur les bords de Durance. Trois armées en ordre de bataille, celle du roi de France, les troupes pontificales et les forces provençales, s'apprêtent à fondre sur le pays pour en chasser des paysans condamnés pour hérésie.

Lionel Casson paints a vivid portrait of life in ancient Rome - for slaves and emperors, soldiers and commanders alike - during the empire's greatest period, the first and second centuries AD.

Per una meravigliosa e tremenda ambiguità linguistica, la morte e la vita sono iscritte nella stessa parola bios: bíos è vita, biós è arco. Noi siamo così un cerchio incompiuto, imperfetto, un arco, in cui inizio e fine non coincidono. Solitari restare a riva a osservare le tempeste della vita o salire a bordo senza troppo curarci dei compagni di viaggio? Seguire le leggi del cosmo o le leggi dell'io? Scegliere la politica o l'antipolitica? Il negotium o l'otium? Credere o capire di fronte a Dio e alla morte? Seguire la lezione dei padri o la rivoluzione dei figli?

An introduction to the Gods the Greeks worshiped, and the Heroes the Greeks adored.Western Civilization draws heavily from the Classical Greek period. Listen to these brief stories of the awesome Greek Gods, the mighty mythological Heroes, and the powerful men and events that influenced Classical Greek history.

L’Histoire des intellectuels, le XVe siècle en 10 œuvres, le fabuleux univers des fourmis, la petite histoire de la bande dessinée… Retrouvez les grands moments de l’histoire culturelle et artistique de notre monde. Une compilation de podcasts adaptés des articles de « L’Éléphant, la revue de culture générale ». Depuis que l’humain est humain, il a régulièrement posé son silex, sa plume ou son téléphone pour lever les yeux vers les ciels étoilés, et rêver… d’une meilleure culture ? On n’en doute pas une seconde !

When people think of ancient Italy, the Romans are usually the first and last people that come to mind, but long before Rome was built by Latin-speaking people, the culture of Italy was dominated by the Etruscans. Although the Etruscans may not comprise the core of most histories of the ancient Mediterranean, they exerted a profound influence on the region from the 8th-5th centuries BCE that continued to resonate for centuries after as the Romans carried on many of their traditions.

Does Greek mythology fascinate you and your children? Do you struggle to find the appropriate learning resources that are fun and interesting for the whole family? In today's digital age, finding educational content for kids that is captivating enough to get them away from a screen can seem like an impossible task. But with the right book, it won't be. If you are looking for a children’s book of Greek mythology to connect the dots between ancient myths and modern pop culture icons like Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and Percy Jackson, then you need to listen to this book!

Get ready to explore the exciting world of ancient Rome, where non-stop drama, wild politics, powerful armies, and massive empire-building created one of the greatest civilizations in history. This fun and easy audiobook takes teens on an epic journey, from Rome’s legendary founding myths to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. We cover almost three thousand years of incredible stories!

The modern world has the ancient Romans to thank for the origins of many modern technologies, conveniences, and ideas, from running water, baths, and republican-style government to roads. Similarly, by the third century BCE, the Romans were prodigious monument builders, so much so that the memory of the great Roman Republic and the Roman Empire continues to exist within a cityscape of stone. Rome’s public spaces were filled with statues, arches, temples, and many other varieties of monumental images, and each of these structures had its own civic or religious function.

Do you love dinosaurs? Want to find out all about them and learn some awesome facts? Join us for a trip back in time to see what the dinosaurs were really like when they roamed the Earth. From ferocious carnivores to peaceful herbivores, you'll meet them all on our guided tour.