From Ancient Rome to Persia, eunuchs often led armies and were powerbrokers of the ancient world
Despite the stereotypes, eunuchs clearly often played important roles in the ostensibly masculine world of strategic planning ...
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Registration for Rome Rescue Mission Christmas Toy Program is Now Open
The Christmas gift giveaway is organized by the Rome Rescue Mission. Gifts will be handed out at the Mission at 280 E.
Book Review: ‘Roman Year,’ by André Aciman
Recounting the time his family spent in a former Italian brothel, André Aciman’s new memoir, “Roman Year,” picks up where ...
How the Writer André Aciman Learned to Live in Exile
When he was a teenager, Aciman’s family was turned out of Egypt and landed in Italy. In a beguiling new memoir, “Roman Year,” ...
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'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it
Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded ...
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4,500-year-old fingerprints on pottery hint at child labor in ancient Syria
Archaeologists found that children as young as seven and eight were employed in the production of drinking vessels in the ...
Kenyan athletes record double triumph at first edition of Rome Half Marathon
The #1 fast food chain in the US isn't McDonald's, according to diners. See the top 23. Bill and Melinda Gates gave their ...
The 17 Best Things To Do When You Visit ‘La Città Eterna’ AKA Rome, Italy
Rome is known as “La Città Eterna” or “Eternal City,” and with all of the history and culture just overflowing from the city, ...
'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': Here's how Ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with environmental damage
Today the perilous state of the environment is often in the news. Many stories describe how Earth is being damaged by human ...
The Problematics: Bob Guccione’s ‘Caligula’ Is An Unholy Cinematic Orgy
Partially because Guccione, unsatisfied with what erotic content Brass delivered, decided to insert hardcore sex scenes into the picture, including unsimulated fellatio in an orgy scene, and a lesbian ...
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Family Trip to Rome? Read These 10 Tips Before You Pack Your Bags!
Are you planning a trip to Rome for the first time and don’t know what to expect? Keep scrolling to check out my top Rome ...
Patriots practice on Winston Churchill's old stomping grounds in London
A London game is more than just a typical road trip for NFL teams. It’s a chance to learn about local history. In fact, the ...