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Etruscan Warfare
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Etruscan Warfare

The Etruscan civilization, which flourished in central Italy from the 8th to 3rd century BCE, gained a reputation in antiquity for being party-loving pushovers when it came to warfare, but the reality is somewhat different. History being...
Titus Andronicus
Definition by Harrison W. Mark

Titus Andronicus - Shakespeare's Bloodiest Play

Titus Andronicus is the earliest tragedy by William Shakespeare (l. c.1564-1616), probably written sometime between 1589 and 1593, and first performed in 1594. Infamous for its gratuitous violence and two-dimensional characters, Titus Andronicus...
Titus Andronicus and Lucius
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Titus Andronicus and Lucius

Lucius and Titus, two characters from William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, watercolors by J. Coghlan, c. 1800-30. Folger Shakespeare Library.
Bust of Roman Emperor Lucius Verus
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Bust of Roman Emperor Lucius Verus

Marble head of Roman Emperor Lucius Verus, c. 160-170 CE. (Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen)
Lucius Varus
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Lucius Varus

A marble bust of Roman Emperor Lucius Verus (r. 161-9 CE). From Tarraco, Spain. (Archaeological Museum, Tarragona, Spain)
Lucius Aelius Caesar
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Lucius Aelius Caesar

Lucius Aelius was Hadrian’s first intended successor. Aelius was the son of a powerful senatorial family. He served as consul in 136 CE and was officially adopted by Hadrian as his heir in 137 CE. However Aelius died before Hadrian on January...
Praetor
Definition by Donald L. Wasson

Praetor

A praetor was a senior magistrate in ancient Roman government, who was granted executive or imperium powers similar to that of the consuls. Although originally assigned legal authority over the courts, his executive powers allowed him to...
Etruscan Civilization
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Etruscan Civilization

The Etruscan civilization flourished in central Italy between the 8th and 3rd century BCE. The culture was renowned in antiquity for its rich mineral resources and as a major Mediterranean trading power. Much of its culture and even history...
Oath of Brutus
Image by Georges Jansoone (JoJan)

Oath of Brutus

Black and White photo image of a pre-1845 painting by Francois-Joseph Navez of Brutus, S Lucretius, L Tarquinius Collatinus and Publius Valerius swearing oath to overthrow Lucius Tarquinius Superbus as Lucretia lies dead. (Royal Museums of...
Bust of Lucius Verus
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Bust of Lucius Verus

Marble bust of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus. This portrait appears to have marked the joint rule of Lucius Verus with Marcus Aurelius. Versions are known from many parts of the Empire. Roman, circa 161 to 170 CE. From Rome, Italy. From...
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