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Why are names in Latin changed? For example Pompeius to Pompey, Constantinus to Constantine etc.

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Did the ancient Romans paint cityscapes? Are there any surviving contemporary paintings?

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Book recommendation on Ancient Roman history?

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How did the Romans communicate their laws to newly conquered, non-Latin speaking territories?

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Was Julius Caesar viewed positively in the late Roman Empire?

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Were old battleground sites tourist destinations in ancient and medieval Europe?

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After Caesar’s conquest of Gaul, how soon would it have been safe for a Roman to move there?

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Are there any detailed first hand accounts of what combat in a pitched battle was like pre 16th century?

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What kind of weapons are the cavalry wielding on the Ludovisi sarcophagus?

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Is there any record of Sports fanaticism before the 19th Century?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why are names in Latin changed? For example Pompeius to Pompey, Constantinus to Constantine etc.	7
Did the ancient Romans paint cityscapes? Are there any surviving contemporary paintings?	6
Book recommendation on Ancient Roman history?	6
How did the Romans communicate their laws to newly conquered, non-Latin speaking territories?	5
Was Julius Caesar viewed positively in the late Roman Empire?	4
Were old battleground sites tourist destinations in ancient and medieval Europe?	4
After Caesar’s conquest of Gaul, how soon would it have been safe for a Roman to move there?	3
Are there any detailed first hand accounts of what combat in a pitched battle was like pre 16th century?	3
What kind of weapons are the cavalry wielding on the Ludovisi sarcophagus?	2
Is there any record of Sports fanaticism before the 19th Century?	2