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TRAVEL TIP:Go underground two layers at Basilica San Clemente. Three levels down in the Ancient Roman houses, you can really get a sense for how stacked up Rome actually is. 5. Vestal virgins were chosen when they were less than ten-years old. Then they were brought to the temple where ...
47. Roman Emperor Domitian loved to make female gladiators fight dwarves And finally, the last of our Rome facts! Gladiators were men, and there is very little mentions in history of female gladiators. The female gladiator, or gladiatrix, would very rarely appear in fights, on special occasion...
meaning “witness.” It is believed that testify is the from the ancient Roman practice of a man bearing witness or “testifying” by holding his testis as he spoke. This little story will allow you to grab your balls whenever you want after you have told it. ...
The pharaohs were the ancient rulers of the Egyptian empire. Historians recovered a lot of information about pharaohs through analysis of pyramids, Egyptian art, mummies and other old artifacts from the period. There are many fun and fascinating facts to
If you’re traveling toItaly for the first time, or are just curious about the country, there are interesting, fun facts you may not know. Where does the name “Italy” come from? The name “Italia” derives from the Greek “Italos”, which means calf. It was originally given to the...
She was the last Pharaoh of Egypt. Cleopatra actively influenced Roman politics and was an influential figure in the kingdom.More Interesting Facts About CleopatraCheck out some fast facts about Cleopatra below. Perhaps, they will help you understand why she is so memorable even today.The...
One of the most confusing facts about Istanbul is that it’s not the capital of Turkey. It used to be the capital of three great empires – The Roman, Byzantian, and the Ottoman, but for some reason, the capital of modern Turkey is Ankara. ...
Religion: Christian 83.3% (overwhelmingly Roman Catholic with very small groups of Jehovah's Witnesses and Protestants), Muslim 3.7%, unaffiliated 12.4%, other 0.6% (2010 est.) Life Expectancy at Birth: 82.4 years History: After World War II, Italy abolished the monarchy and was declared a re...
This was such a fascinating read. I love learning about Asian culture. You've introduced so many new facts today such as the religious freedom afforded the people during that time. What a well-researched job you've done. mrdataon April 23, 2013: ...