Roman Republic
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Polybius on the topography of Sicily
Sicily The following account, from Polybius's History of the World, 1.42, describes the geographical situation of Sicily. The text is offered…
Pomepii, Forum, Temple of Jupiter |
Pompeii
Pompeii: Italian town at the foot of the Vesuvius, buried by the volcano's eruption in 79 CE.History Model of the ruin…
Pompeii, Amphitheater |
Pompeii, House of the Vettii, Peristyle |
Pompey the Great. Louvre, Paris (France) |
Pontifex Maximus
Pontifex maximus: the Roman high priest. Augustus as pontifex maximus The pontifex maximus was not a real magistrate: he did not serve…Poseidon
Poseidon (Greek: Ποσειδῶν): ancient Greek god of the sea, horses, and earthquakes. Adopting Greek mythology, the Romans identified him with Neptune.Poseidon …Posidonius of Apamea
Posidonius of Apamea (135-51): Greek philosopher, historian, and scientist. Posidonius of Apamea We are ill-informed about the development of philosophy after the…
Praeneste, Relief commemorating the battle of Actium |
Praetor
Praetor: Roman magistrate, responsible for the administration of justice. A Roman magistrate and two lictors carrying fasces The word praetor indicates the…Prefect
Prefect: Roman official, appointed by a magistrate or the emperor. Replica of a dedication by Pontius Pilate, "praefectus Judaea", who dedicated…