What was crime in ancient Rome? Was it defined by law or social attitudes? How did damage to the individual differ from offences against the community as a whole? This 2007 book explores competing legal and extra-legal discourses in a number of areas, including theft, official malpractice, tr...
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Crime and punishment have concerned humanity since the beginning of social life. Their manifestations in ancient Rome remains an interesting topic, as the law of most European countries today is derived from ancient Roman law. The author tells the history of punishment from the Roman Republic to ...
Emma Southon,A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome (Abrams) Emma Southon’s highly entertaining saga of murder and mayhem in Ancient Rome is a guide to a society with a completely different concept of killing than our own (and one primarily based on prop...
Dating back to ancient times, crimson was a highly prized color due to its rarity and the labor-intensive process required to produce it. Originally derived from the dye obtained from the kermes and cochineal insects, crimson was a symbol of wealth and status. In ancient Rome, for example,...
CrimeandPunishmentCriminology Rawphina Maynor Mr. Arata Saturday AMCrimeandpunishmentthrough time has made some dramatic changes. The earliest form of written code is the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi‚ though most of western law comes from Ancient Rome. In 451 BC the Roman Republic issued the Law...
In ancient Rome, those found guilty of certain crimes often faced a brutal form of execution calleddamnatio ad bestiasor “condemnation to beasts.” Before cheering crowds of onlookers, inside the Coliseum and other public venues, convicted criminals were pitted against or fed to animals. This ...
What were some common diseases in the Dark Ages? What was the Dark Ages of Rome? What was life in medieval times like? Who were all the barbarians in the Dark Ages? What was considered heresy in the Middle Ages? Where did the Middle Ages occur?
You’ll notice something unusual in the titles below—while in previous years, we’ve dedicated much of our preview space to crossovers, especially in the realm of horror and science fiction, almost all of the picks for this year’s big most anticipated
“Dang, Officer! I really didn’t mean to be speedin.’” Tommy had suddenly taken on an accentuated southern drawl. “I guess it’s just such a nice mornin’ I wasn’t paying much attention. Look how beautiful that sky is. So bright blue. I just love the spring. Don’t you?”...