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How people lived in ancient Rome

In the first century Rome was a place of longing for many who dreamed of a better life. But for most of them everyday life was not very glamorous. About a million people crowded around 13 square kilometers. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Story House Productions/Jens Afflerbach, Sebastian Scherrer/Jürgen Rehb

How To Deal With Toxic People

Do you have any relationships in your life that repeatedly leave you feeling emotionally drained and miserable? These can be in the form of a romantic partner, friend, coworker, or family member. Have you tried to share your feelings and been made to feel dejected or ashamed? If so, you might be dea

Gladiators in ancient Rome

Gladiators were superstars in ancient Rome. They led short but exciting lives. The blood of the fearless fighters was even traded as a sexual enhancer - the ancient Viagra Author: ZDF/Terra X/Gruppe 5/ Susanne Utzt, Cristina Trebbi/ Jens Boeck, Dieter Stürmer / Fabian Wienke / Sebastian Martinez/

6 Types of People You Should Avoid At All Costs

Is someone in your life draining your energy? Perhaps you’re always leaving feeling exhausted or in a worse mood than before. How do we know whether someone is a lifelong friend or someone we need to avoid at all cost? Well to help you out, here are a few types of people you should avoid at all cos

Dogs in ancient Rome

Lap dogs were probably showered with luxury and pampered as never before in history. But not all Romans wanted these little dogs. Hunting dogs were common as well: greyhounds, bloodhounds or massive Molossians. Source: https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/terra-x/hunde-im-antiken-rom-creative-commons-

Leisure time in ancient Rome

In ancient Rome there were entertainment and red light districts, thermal baths, theaters and sports venues such as the Circus Maximus. Here, the most popular entertainment by far took place. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Story House Productions/Jens Afflerbach, Sebastian Scherrer/Jürgen Rehberg/Franziska M

Road network in Ancient Rome

The Roman Empire benefited from an extensive road network. Transport routes emerged throughout the empire. Especially the many legionaries from the individual provinces had to serve as construction workers. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Gruppe 5/ Susanne Utzt, Cristina Trebbi/ Jens Boeck, Dieter Stürmer / Fa

The World History Project

History is more than a list of famous people, more than a series of events to memorize. It is a story -- of societies and nations, cities and villages, families and individuals. A network of connected and intertwined narratives. By exploring the past, we can better understand our present and imagine

8 Things Highly Intelligent People Do Differently

Just because you haven’t made an outstanding contribution to the sciences or arts does not mean you don’t possess intelligence. Whether it’s doodling all the time or staying curious about the world, certain habits or tendencies that you do can turn out to be a sign of high intelligence. Credit: Wr