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Vor 22 Stunden · Gauls. The Gauls ( Latin: Galli; Ancient Greek: Γαλάται, Galátai) were a group of Celtic peoples of mainland Europe in the Iron Age and the Roman period (roughly 5th century BC to 5th century AD). Their homeland was known as Gaul ( Gallia ). They spoke Gaulish, a continental Celtic language .
Vor 5 Tagen · The concept of power without end, in the temporal and territorial sense, was not ingrained in the Roman psyche from the very beginning of Rome. This idea came later, under the first emperor Augustus. Endless conquest was promoted by Virgil in his Aeneid, in which he describes how Jupiter promised Rome imperium sine fine.
Vor 3 Tagen · The theme of the Dying Gaul (a famous statue displayed in Pergamon) remained a favorite in Hellenistic art for a generation signifying the victory of the Greeks over a noble enemy. In the early 2nd century BC, the Galatians became allies of Antiochus the Great , the last Seleucid king trying to regain suzerainty over Asia Minor.
Vor 2 Tagen · “The Dying Gaul” by Craig Lucas May 22 – June 15, 2025 Playwright Craig Lucas, best known for “Prelude to a Kiss,” returns with “The Dying Gaul,” a modern American tragedy capitalizing on the anonymity of the Internet and the consequences it brings. Lucas has written an emotionally deep story about how failed redemption can ...
Vor 22 Stunden · For history buffs, a visit to the Capitoline Museums is a must. Located on Capitoline Hill, these museums house a wealth of ancient artifacts and art collections that span centuries of Rome's history. Wander through the halls and admire famous sculptures like the Capitoline Wolf and the Dying Gaul. The museums also offer sweeping views of the ...
Vor 22 Stunden · To fully appreciate the significance of the Lyon Gallo-Roman Tombs, it is essential to understand the historical context of ancient Lugdunum. Founded in 43 BC by Lucius Munatius Plancus, a close friend of Julius Caesar, Lugdunum quickly rose to prominence as one of the most important Roman settlements in Gaul (Monteil, 2021). Strategically ...
Vor 3 Tagen · May 24 2024 / Share. Only a nation can mourn its dead. There is always the abstract reverence for sacrifice, the human awe that acts of valor inspire; that is universal. But to mourn takes something greater. You can admire the Dying Gaul, or Horatius at the bridge; you can only grieve for your countrymen. This may be, in part, why it took more ...
