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The destruction of the ancient Roman monuments

May 13, 2010
The destruction of the ancient Roman monuments

Flavian Amphitheatre. Photo: Andreas Tille. Wikipedia. A widespread myth is that the disappearance of the monuments of ancient Rome was caused because they were destroyed by barbarians. Generally, however, they did not. The Romans themselves had more responsibility than anyone in the destruction of their own city. Imperial Rome had a population of over...

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The best movies about ancient Rome

April 4, 2010
The best movies about ancient Rome

Leggenda di Enea (Italy-France, 1962) Director: Giorgio Rivalta Cast: Carla Marlier, Steve Reeves, Liana Orfei, Mario Ferrari, Gianni Garko Romolo e Remo (Italy, 1961) Director: Sergio Corbucci Cast: Franco Volpi, Steve Reeves, Gordon Scott, Virna Lisi, Ornella Vanoni Cabiria (Italy, 1914) Director: Giovanni Pastrone (Guión de Giovanni Pastrone y Gabriele D’Annunzio) Cast: Letizia Quaranta,...

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