You asked us, “Why did ancient Greeks and Romans eat lying down?” Reclining and dining in ancient Greece started at least as early as the 7th century BCE and was later picked up by the Romans. To eat lying down, while others served you, was a sign of power and…
The most common desserts was a fruit platter or a small cake that was made with honey. The romans did not use sugar or butter. They had candies made from dried fruit like figs. They made soufflés, and puddings, but they were not as popular as fruit dishes. The most…
1- Lupercalia. Picture Lupercalia as the darker version of its successor Valentines Day, the loved-up holiday that follows centuries after the beginning of Lupercalia. … 2- Floralia. … 3- Vulcanalia. … 4- Quinquatria. … 5- Saturnalia. Culture in the Ancient Roman Republic. 1 Roman Colosseum. Robin-Angelo Photography / Getty Images.…
1 Provost Company (RCMP)”, and became the Canadian Provost Corps. Six months after war was declared its members were overseas in Europe and served throughout the Second World War as military police. Just months after Parliament voted to merge the NWMP and the eastern-Canada-based Dominion Police Force, the RCMP officially…
The civilization of Ancient Greece emerged into the light of history in the 8th century BC. Normally it is regarded as coming to an end when Greece fell to the Romans, in 146 BC. However, major Greek (or “Hellenistic”, as modern scholars call them) kingdoms lasted longer than this. Greece…
During Radical Reconstruction, which began with the passage of the Reconstruction Act of 1867, newly enfranchised Black people gained a voice in government for the first time in American history, winning election to southern state legislatures and even to the U.S. Congress. The following March, again over Johnson’s veto, Congress…
The band debuted under J&Star Company on August 3, 2017 with their single ‘ Sorry ‘. On February 28, 2020 The Rose reportedly filed a lawsuit against J&Star Company to terminate their exclusive contract, due to mismanagement. The Rose (Hangul: 더 로즈) is a South Korean band formed by J&Star…
In a landmark case, the USPTO cancelled the Washington Redskins’ trademark protection because the team’s logo and name were considered “disparaging to Native Americans.” The case was the climax of mounting pressure from several Native American groups to make the Redskins change their team name and branding. The Washington Redskins…
Battle of Alamance. The Regulators fired weapons behind trees and large rocks, and their effort lacked organization. Sometimes when a Regulator would run out of ammunition, he left the field of battle. As to be expected, the militia was more organized in its attack and maneuvers, and Tryon defeated the…
Knights and the ideals of knighthood featured largely in medieval and Renaissance literature, and have secured a permanent place in literary romance. Knights were medieval gentleman-soldiers, usually high-born, raised by a sovereign to privileged military status after training as a page and squire. Originally knights were attendants or specialized foot-soldiers,…