Tag Archives: ancient Rome

Numantia–or Don’t Mess with Rome

Posted on July 25, 2014 by 100swallows

The Roman Empire was a nice package of countries and peoples. But what happened if you didn’t want to become part of it? The native Spaniards of a little town called Numantia decided that they were damned if they would … Continue reading →

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Caesar’s Dignity Bridge

Posted on November 30, 2013 by 100swallows

“Find me a place where the river is nice and wide,” Julius Caesar told his tribunes. “And sort of mean.” “Yessir.” The “Tusculum portrait”, possibly the only surviving bust of Caesar made during his lifetime (public domain photo) They came … Continue reading →

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Caesar Escapes Just Like Indiana Jones

Posted on November 7, 2013 by 100swallows

See him: the tough old general swimming for his life, keeping under water as much as he can while the arrows splash all around him in the water. He holds his notes in the air.  A general needs his papers. … Continue reading →

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