Posted on Mar 22, 2016
10 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Romans
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Why can't I simply share a link on RallyPoint?
All I wanted to do was share a link to an interesting website with unusual information about ancient Rome. The website wouldn't let me post it. So here it is...
http://www.historyextra.com/article/romans/10-surprising-facts-about-romans
One of my favorite pastimes is learning real history. Born on the same date as George Washington (just a few years later) I was raised with the mythology of the Father of our Nation. When I finally turned my back on the authorities (my teachers) I discovered the real Washington, a far more interesting and inspiring man. This article debunks some of my teacher's favorite myths about ancient Rome. Again, I find the people of that time far more interesting than the mythology taught in schools (and promulgated in the popular culture and media)
All I wanted to do was share a link to an interesting website with unusual information about ancient Rome. The website wouldn't let me post it. So here it is...
http://www.historyextra.com/article/romans/10-surprising-facts-about-romans
One of my favorite pastimes is learning real history. Born on the same date as George Washington (just a few years later) I was raised with the mythology of the Father of our Nation. When I finally turned my back on the authorities (my teachers) I discovered the real Washington, a far more interesting and inspiring man. This article debunks some of my teacher's favorite myths about ancient Rome. Again, I find the people of that time far more interesting than the mythology taught in schools (and promulgated in the popular culture and media)
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If you haven't already, you should read Edward Gibbons' "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (the full volumes rather than the abridged version).
http://www.amazon.com/Decline-Roman-Empire-Everymans-Library/dp/ [login to see]
http://www.amazon.com/Decline-Roman-Empire-Everymans-Library/dp/ [login to see]
Amazon.com: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, vol. 1-6 (Everyman's Library)...
Amazon.com: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, vol. 1-6 (Everyman's Library) (9780307700766): Edward Gibbon: Books
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1) Share an Update is just like a Facebook status. It is only visible to your contacts and is meant to share news directly with that audience.
2) Share a Link - Used when only trying to share a link and not start a conversation or discussion.
3) Ask a Question - this is the bread and butter of the website. This is where members can post questions meant to start a conversation and engage with the community. These posts are closely monitored by the User Admins of RallyPoint.
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