History

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Vespasian

Messiah (mâšîah, "the anointed one"): Jewish religious concept, a future savior who will, in some sense, come to restore Israel. The nature of both the Messiah and the restoration was a matter of debate, and there were several claimants.Vespasian (67 CE) …

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Via Egnatia

Via Egnatia: Roman road from the Adriatic Sea to Constantinople, passing through what is now called Albania, Northern Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey. …

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Via Valeria

Via Valeria: Roman road in Central Italy.Since the Via Valeria was named after the Roman Valerius family, it must have been constructed by one of its members. The likely candidate is Marcus Valerius Maximus, who was consul in 289 and…

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Victorinus

Victorinus: emperor of the Gallic Empire (r.269-271). Victorinus (coin) Names: full name and date of birth unknown the house in Trier where he lived…

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Viminacium

Viminacium: legionary base along the Danube, near modern Kostolac in Serbia. Viminacium, military gate The ancient city of Viminacium is situated at…

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