The New Rulers: 240-350 240-300 was a time of crisis. Rome had to face war on every front. Even within the empire 'local' emperors ruled at times. The aristocracy in heartlands 'stuck to its ways and hoped for the best', but the Roman Empire was saved by a 'military revolution'. The army doubled in size, … Continue reading The World of Late Antiquity – 2 – The New Rulers: 240-350
The World of Late Antiquity – 1 – The Boundaries of the Classical World: c. AD 200
The World of Late Antiquity Peter Brown Part 1 – The Late Roman Revolution Society The Boundaries of the Classical World: c. AD 200 Geographically the Roman world is at its apogee, but socially it still clings to the shores of the Mediterranean. The great towns by the sea remain close to each other, … Continue reading The World of Late Antiquity – 1 – The Boundaries of the Classical World: c. AD 200
Moritasgus and the Doves – Apollo, Serapis and Zeus.
Of the four inscriptions that describe Moritasgus three identify him with Apollo. However the later discovery of a new statuette at Alesia led to Newell suggesting a more complex lineage including Serapis and Zeus. In this post I try to unpick what is going on. Contents Moritasgus and Apollo 2 Moritasgus and the Doves 2 A problem … Continue reading Moritasgus and the Doves – Apollo, Serapis and Zeus.
Alesia, Alise, Croix Saint Charles and Mont Auxois
The excavations that unearthed the Moritasgus inscriptions took place at the site known as Croix Saint Charles. This on Mont Auxois in the French commune of Alise. Where is this and why is it important? Alise is a French commune in the Cote D'Or region of the Bourgogne. It is the most likely spot for … Continue reading Alesia, Alise, Croix Saint Charles and Mont Auxois
A new beginning
I've moved this site to WordPress from Blogger and am now getting the basic structure sorted out .
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