Mapping the Ancient World little by little...
Our next complete legion is the Legio VIII Augusta. Legio VIII Augusta, also known as the Eighth Augustan Legion, was founded by Julius Caesar. Its emblem was a bull and it gained its cognomen for fighting bravely under Augustus. Check it out here: https://digitalmapsoftheancientworld.com/ancient-history/history-ancient-rome/the-roman-army/the-imperial-roman-legion/legio-viii-augusta/ The next…
Our next complete legion is the Legio XXII Primigenia. Legio XXII Primigenia, also known as the Twenty Second Firstborn Legion, was raised by Caligula in 39 AD in preparation for an invasion of Britannia. Its emblems were a Capricorn and Hercules and its cognomen was an epithet of the goddess Fortuna. Check it out here: [ ]
We have just finished uploading and editing our recent photographs from our recent trips to Washington DC. We really enjoyed our visit to DC and loved perusing the galleries in the many museums on the Mall. The Asian Art Gallery had a small exhibit on Achaemenid Persia, Dumbarton Oaks had a fantastic collection of Pre-Columbian [ ]
Our next complete legion is the Legio V Alaudae. Legio V Alaudae, also known as the Fifth Lark Legion, was founded by Julius Caesar in c. 52 BC from Gallic recruits. Its emblem was the elephant and its gained its cognomen from the distinctive crests the legion wore. Check it out here:…
We thought that we would give you an update on our progress with the individual legions project. We have compiled histories of about 14 of the legions so far but we have found ourselves delving down a rabbit hole by wanting to explore who actually served in each legion and the real impact of each [ ]
We have just finished our new page on Roman Priesthoods. Ancient Rome had a complex and multifaceted system of priesthoods, which played a crucial role in the religious and cultural life of the society. From the paterfamilias at the household level to the high priests of the state, the Roman priesthood was a diverse and [ ]
We have just finished our new page on Roman Festivals. Roman festivals were vibrant and colorful events that played a central role in ancient Roman society. These celebrations honored specific deities or marked important events in the year, offering a time for religious devotion, community gatherings, and festive merriment. Check it out here. We hope [ ]
We have just finished uploading and editing our recent photographs from the St. Louis Art Museum. We really enjoyed our visit to this lovely museum and happily spent a few hours walking through the galleries focused on Rome, Greece, the Near East, as well as the American galleries. Check them out here. We hope you [ ]
We have just finished our new page on Timelines of different ancient civilizations. Delve into the unique histories of these ancient civilizations, each with its own distinct timeline of events. From the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia to the far-reaching empire of the Inca, each civilization offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Check it [ ]
We have just finished our new page on the main dieties of the Inca. Discover the divine beings who shaped the Inca worldview. From Pachamama, the Earth Mother, to Inti, the Sun God, explore the pantheon of Inca gods and goddesses and their roles in Inca society. Check it out here. We hope you enjoy!