In the 6th century BC, the central site of the Forum was a busy marketplace frequented by the citizens of Rome. Over time, the Patricians added temples, and with the growth of the Republic, government buildings eventually covered the hilly landscape that backs up to the famous Coliseum. The monuments and skeletal remains of the ...
Into the climate of linking and debunking the connection between the Middle East and violence come a truly magnificent examination of the rich culture of Persian poetry and art. Both Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis and Sheila R. Canby are astute scholars of the region and of its art, and this compilation of love poetry is proof ...
The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome were far closer to human beings than some of the gods of other types of mythology. In fact, they constantly interacted with mankind on the human level whereas many other ancient gods remained “above” it all. Because of this constant interaction between the gods and mankind, ...
Mary Edwards Walker was born in the town of Oswego, New York on November 26, 1832 to Alvah and Vesta Walker. Mary had four older sisters, Aurora, Luna, Vesta and Cynthia, and a younger brother, Alvah named after his father. The Walkers were a family before their time and they saw to it that their ...
Although e-books are fun, affordable and easy to read I love holding a book in my hands. I’m tired of seeing my favorite brick and mortar bookstores go out of business. If we supported our local bookstores then they wouldn’t feel pressured to close up shop. Here is a list of my favorite bookstores right ...
New Year’s is right around the corner! That’s right; it is the time of the year where you make those resolutions that you never keep. It’s time to whip out the champagne and make those reservations at the hot spots. Where is the perfect place to celebrate New Year’s Eve? New York, of course! New ...
The Roman gods were very ungod like in many ways. This was particularly true with regard to their sexual practices. Unsatisfied with mating with one another, they often took humans as mates, both with and without their prey’s consent. This, of course, resulted in many unwanted, bastard children, who were often left alone to fend ...