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Ancient Rome
Roman civilization from the founding of the Italian city of Rome in the 8th century BC to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD.
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Римської імперії атлети-чемпіони, вважалося, мали дотримуватися чотириденного циклу: одного дня робити підготовчі вправи, другого — інтенсивні, третього — для розслаблення, а четвертого — помірні. Через цю схему помер один олімпійський чемпіон: тренер змушував його дотримуватися режиму навіть у дні героїчного похмілля.
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― Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans
― Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans
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How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its digni
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― The River War
― The River War
Are you into sexy historical romance set in any era from 40,000 BC to 600 AD? Set in Ancient Eur…more
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A place for the discussion of m/m set against the backdrop of the Greco-Roman world.
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This is a book club dedicated to reading modern day fiction, nonfiction and ancient classics set…more
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Mi chiamo Beatrice e sono una grande appassionata di storia, in particolare…more
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