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The construction of Hadrian’s Wall
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe purpose of this thesis is to examine all the processes necessary to build the Wall; it is concerned not simply with the work of putting one stone on another. -
Greek knowledge of India before the fourth century B.C
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsThis thesis undertakes to examine the extent of Greek knowledge of India down to the beginning of the fourth century B.C. and to test its accuracy. -
The regionalization of equestrians and centurions in the Roman Imperial Army
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe army of the Roman Empire has been the subject of many studies, and with each successive endeavour the body of knowledge concerning all aspects of the Roman military machine has increased. -
Is consent in medicine a concept only of modern times?
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsAlthough the issue of consent in medical practice has grown immensely in recent years, and it is generally believed that historical cases are unknown, our research amongst original ancient Greek and Byzantine historical sources reveals that it is a very old subject which ancient philosophers and physicians have addressed. -
Domestic architecture of Roman Greece
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsRoman Greece, like other areas of the Roman world, was distinguished by its cosmopolitan character. It became an international cultural koine distinguished by many cities in which diverse ethnic groups resided. -
Emperor Marcus Aurelius and the History of Opium Addiction
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsHowever, it may be surprising to some that a man such as Marcus Aurelius, whose fame and accomplishments have been heralded for nearly two millennia, could have achieved such greatness while being plagued by the ‘disease’ that accompanies the frequent ingestion of opium. -
Theon of Alexandria and Hypatia
Posted on January 17, 2012 | No CommentsThe mathematician and philosopher Hypatia flourished in Alexandria from the second part of the 4th century until her violent death incurred by a mob in 415. -
Meager Returns: Agricultural Wages in Roman Egypt
Posted on January 15, 2012 | No CommentsThis paper will attempt to shed some light on the identity of these unknown Egyptian laborers and also the economy in which they functioned. -
Analyzing Caesar’s Motivations and Emotions on the Banks the Rubicon
Posted on January 15, 2012 | No CommentsGaius Julius Caesar is among the most famous men in human history. His cognomen 'Caesar' became synonymous with 'emperor' or 'king' within years of his death and has remained so for more than 2,000 years. -
From War Elephants to Circus Elephants: Humanity’s Abuse of Elephants
Posted on January 15, 2012 | No CommentsThis paper examines the historical human use and abuse of elephants in an attempt to connect the contemporary use of performing elephants with the ancient use of war elephants and also examines two opposing opinions regarding elephant conservation.