After forming the camp the tribunes meet and administer an oath, man by man, to all in the camp, whether freemen or slaves. Continue reading “Punishments and rewards in the Roman army”
Punishments and rewards in the Roman army
Graeco-Roman and ‘Byzantine’ views on obesity
In this post we present selected parts of the very interesting paper titled “Greco-Roman and Byzantine views on obesity“, by Niki Papavramidou & Helen Christopoulou-Aletra. Continue reading “Graeco-Roman and ‘Byzantine’ views on obesity”
The acculturation of Slavs within the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) milieu (6th to 9th centuries) – Part 2
In this post we present selected parts of the paper titled “Byzantium, its Slavic elements and their culture (sixth to ninth centuries)“, by Speros Vryonis, Jr. Continue reading “The acculturation of Slavs within the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) milieu (6th to 9th centuries) – Part 2”
The acculturation of Slavs within the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) milieu (6th to 9th centuries) – Part 1
In this post we present selected parts of the paper titled “Byzantium, its Slavic elements and their culture (sixth to ninth centuries)“, by Speros Vryonis, Jr. Continue reading “The acculturation of Slavs within the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) milieu (6th to 9th centuries) – Part 1”
Greek philosophy and the birth of neuroscience
Many leading concepts in modern neuroscience find their origin in the speculation of ancient Greek philosophers and physicians. Continue reading “Greek philosophy and the birth of neuroscience”
The Roman military system according to Polybius
After electing the consuls, they appoint military tribunes, fourteen from those who have seen five years’ service and ten from those who have seen ten. Continue reading “The Roman military system according to Polybius”
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