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How did ancient Roman family names survive to current day use?

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How aware were the latter Greek-speaking Romans (ERE: Byzantines) of the early history of Rome?

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Did people from the cities of Uruk, Ur and Sumer have knowledge/recollection of how old their cities were (say, recollection after 2000 BCE)?

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What were the names of these two Ancient Greek boxing/pankration legends?

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Was there ever a male-equivalent to a harem in the Ottoman Empire?

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What is the difference between OBV & SBV, in Babylonian texts translated to English?

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Was Pythagoras against traditional/contemporary Greek education?

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How do we reconcile hierarchical and violent aspects of Ancient Egypt with its nonviolent principle of Maat, as exemplified in negative confessions?

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What is the exact reign years for Japanese Emperor Keiko, Emperor Seimu, Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu and Emperor Nintoku?

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What is the source for exact years of the Hittite/Egyptian state of war?

answered Nov 6, 2022 at 22:01

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Roman armies seem to dislike fighting at night, Livy called it dishonourable. Skulking about. (Ennius, Scaenica, 254-7) Why?

answered Aug 24, 2022 at 17:06

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What kings were considered to be divine by Ancient Egyptians, according to DIODORUS SICULUS?

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Did ancient Romans converse with statues for inspiration?

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How did ancient Roman family names survive to current day use?

How aware were the latter Greek-speaking Romans (ERE: Byzantines) of the early history of Rome?

Did people from the cities of Uruk, Ur and Sumer have knowledge/recollection of how old their cities were (say, recollection after 2000 BCE)?

What were the names of these two Ancient Greek boxing/pankration legends?

Was there ever a male-equivalent to a harem in the Ottoman Empire?

What is the difference between OBV & SBV, in Babylonian texts translated to English?

Was Pythagoras against traditional/contemporary Greek education?

How do we reconcile hierarchical and violent aspects of Ancient Egypt with its nonviolent principle of Maat, as exemplified in negative confessions?

What is the exact reign years for Japanese Emperor Keiko, Emperor Seimu, Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu and Emperor Nintoku?

What is the source for exact years of the Hittite/Egyptian state of war?

Roman armies seem to dislike fighting at night, Livy called it dishonourable. Skulking about. (Ennius, Scaenica, 254-7) Why?

What kings were considered to be divine by Ancient Egyptians, according to DIODORUS SICULUS?

Did ancient Romans converse with statues for inspiration?