Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
Catholic News Agency12h
Vatican releases document to mark 1,700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea
The International Theological Commission has published “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior: The 1,700th Anniversary of the ...
Greek Reporter2d
The Ancient Roman Emperors Who Loved Greece
Several ancient Roman emperors loved Greece. As the Roman Empire consolidated, Greek culture, literature, politics, and art ...
Robot 'ADRIANO' welcomes visitors at Rome's temple of Hadrian
ADRIANO, Rome's first robotic employee, came into service on Thursday (March 27) in the iconic ancient Roman temple of ...
Was Jesus really crucified? Ancient manuscript reveals the truth
Roman historian Tacitus' ancient manuscripts called Annals have surfaced online. They discuss the persecution of Christians ...
Firsthand evidence of Jesus' crucifixion is found in ancient Roman manuscript
Ancient manuscripts detailing the events during the Roman Empire may contain 'historical evidence' about Jesus Christ. The ...
Tutankhamun brought to life in new immersive ancient Egypt exhibit
Visitors will be able to step back over 3,000 years into the land of pharaohs from Friday (March 28) as they enter London's ...
The Voice8d
This Month in History: The Assassination of Julius Caesar
BCE, ancient Rome witnessed one of the most infamous betrayals in history, the assassination of Julius Caesar. Known as the ...
Texas Public Radio9d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
Utah college courses will focus on Western civilization and ‘rise of Christianity’ after Gov. Cox signs controversial bill
The introductory classes that all Utah college students must take will get a major rewrite — starting with Utah State — to ...
La Brújula Verde10d
The Tarquinian Conspiracy: The Failed Attempt to Restore the Monarchy in Rome After the Republic Was Proclaimed
Ancient Rome transitioned from a monarchy to a republic in 509 B.C., after its seventh king, Tarquin the Proud, was ...
Opinion
Letter: Capitol Hill passivity has Roman precedent
In ancient Rome, it was the Senate who voted to make an emperor a god. It is not necessary to claim honours when others are pushing to bestow them upon you. As the ever astute Roman historian Tacitus ...