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Why are the Romans considered great city builders?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by JL Admin

The Roman Empire continues to be of historical importance even today.  This is because the political, social, architectural and cultural achievements made by Romans during their Empire’s peak, continues to inspire people even today.  The capital city of Rome was especially famous for its detailed planning and organization.  It is difficult to perceive how city…

The Iliad and the Odyssey

Posted on June 26, 2013 by JL Admin

Both the Iliad and the Odyssey remain the oldest known literary works in Western Civilization.  Written around eighth century B.C. the Iliad is an epic poem totaling 16000 lines.  Its central theme is warfare in ancient Greece, especially those waged by King Agememnon and his rivals.  It also has several references to the Trojan War. …

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