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Polyaenus vs. Frontinus: Two Modes of Military Advice

Military literature in the ancient Mediterranean is...

Public Libraries in Ancient Rome: Access to Knowledge Across Class Divides

Explore how ancient Roman public libraries bridged knowledge gaps despite social class limits in Roman society.

The Forgotten Languages of Rome’s Provinces: Linguistic Diversity in the Empire

Explore the forgotten languages of Rome’s provinces and their impact on culture, identity, and the empire’s linguistic legacy.

How Did Romans Write? Tools, Scripts, and the Spread of Literacy

Explore Roman writing tools, scripts, literacy spread, and their lasting impact on modern alphabets and society.

Rome’s Lost Languages: Gaulish, Punic, and the Multilingual Empire

Explore Rome's linguistic diversity, from Latin and Greek dominance to lost languages like Gaulish and Punic in a multilingual empire.

Uncovering Everyday Tools Used by Ancient Roman Builders and Engineers

Explore ancient Roman builders' everyday tools, from stone-cutting to water-powered machinery and precise measuring instruments.