Introduction Because there are so many different stories that can be chosen to talk about the ancient world, and in particular the Greco-Roman civilization, it…
Diet in Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe
Scott ForesmanPearson Scott Foresman, Cornucopia (PSF) bg, CC0 1.0 The Roman Diet The typical Ancient Roman diet for the poor consisted of vegetable…
Why Didn’t the Ancients Innovate?
anonymous, IVVENALIS, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons Looking at the ancient world, one of the most striking things about it…
A Sinner and a Saint
Unknown, Melania of Rome, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons I thought that the following would be of interest. Here are…
Guns, Germs and Steel and the Medieval Industrial Revolution
Mr. Jared Diamond’s Gun, Germs and Steel, sold over 1 million copies worldwide, was translated into 33 languages and won (among other awards) a Pulitzer…
The Dark Ages – Overview
UncategorizedWe’ve all heard it. If you are a devout Christian and you’ve met some people outside the Faith, or if you listen to Hollywood Communists…