Peregrini, Barbari, and Cives Romani: Concepts of Citizenship and the Legal Identity of Barbarians in the Later Roman Empire
Peregrini, Barbari, and Cives Romani: Concepts of Citizenship and the Legal Identity of Barbarians in the Later Roman Empire By Ralph W. Mathisen The American…
Romans, Barbarians and Provincials: Social Boundaries and Class Conflict in Late Roman Gaul
Romans, Barbarians and Provincials: Social Boundaries and Class Conflict in Late Roman Gaul By Leslie Dodd ESharp, Issue 3 (2004) Introduction The Romans traditionally…
The Byzantines in the West in the Sixth Century
The Byzantines in the West in the Sixth Century By John Morehead The New Cambridge Medieval History, ed. Paul Fouracre (Cambridge University Press,…
Stylistic Variation and Roman Influence in the Bayeux Tapestry
There are a number of places in the Tapestry where the graphics of the main register are different in both subject matter and style. The men pictured at these points are workers, engaged in practical, mundane (distinctly non-heroic) tasks.
An Appeal to Rome: Anglo-Saxon Dispute Settlement, 800-810
In this paper, I argue that Anglo-Saxon dispute settlement in the early ninth century exploited Charlemagne’s title as Holy Roman Emperor. T
Scandinavia and the Huns. A source-critical approach to an old question
Scandinavia and the Huns. A source-critical approach to an old question By Ulf Nasman Fornvannen: Journal of Swedish Antiquarian Research, Vol. 103 (2008)…
The construction of authority in ancient Rome and Byzantium : the rhetoric of empire
The construction of authority in ancient Rome and Byzantium : the rhetoric of empire By Sarolta A. Takács Cambridge University Press, 2009 ISBN:…
Monotheism between Pagans and Christians in Late Antiquity
Monotheism between Pagans and Christians in Late Antiquity By Stephen Mitchell and Peter Van Nuffelen Peeters, 2009 ISBN: 978-90-429-2242-6 The fourth century was…
The Rise and Function of the Concept “Late Antiquity”
The Rise and Function of the Concept “Late Antiquity” By Edward James Journal of Late Antiquity, Vol.1:1 (2008) Abstract: This article examines the development…
A Long Late Antiquity?: Considerations on a Controversial Periodization
A Long Late Antiquity?: Considerations on a Controversial Periodization By Arnaldo Marcone Journal of Late Antiquity, Vol.1:1 (2008) Abstract: Late Antiquity as a period has…
Survivals of the Cult of the Matronae into the Early Middle Ages and Beyond
From the late first century to the beginning of the fifth century CE, the area now referred to as the Rhineland was under Roman occupation. During this period, thousands of altars were carved and dedicated by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, in honor of divine beings known as the Matres in Gaul and the Matronae in Germania Inferior
Relation between the Late Roman World and Barbarian Europe in the Light of the Coin Finds
Relation between the Late Roman World and Barbarian Europe in the Light of the Coin Finds By Aleksander Bursche XIV International Economic History…
Religion, Women and Politics in Imperial Rome (4th-5th century A.D.)
The aim of this study is to look at the close relations and certain continuity existing between the pagan and Christian ideologies concerning the role played by women of the aristocracy and by the image of women associated with political power.
Monetary Unification in the Ancient World
Monetary Unification in the Ancient World By Teresa Caruso Nations and Nationalities in Historical Perspective, edited by Gudmunður Hálfdanarson and Ann Katherine Isaacs (University of Pisa, 2001) Synopsis:…
A Passionate Defence: Exploring The Role Of Athansius And The Cappadocian Fathers In The Establishment Of The Nicene Creed
A Passionate Defence: Exploring The Role Of Athansius And The Cappadocian Fathers In The Establishment Of The Nicene Creed By Katherine Sturm Trinity College…