The rise of the presidency began with the Louisiana Purchase, which in 1803 doubled the land mass of the United States. History taught the framers that, just as Rome changed from republic to empire with conquest of new lands, territorial acquisition would lead to the...
One of the things is challenging yourself to do a Rome show when everybody’s done a Rome show. To find some aspect of food culture or chef culture that people can look at in a new way. — Anthony Bourdain Tags: #Culture, #Chef, #Rome, #AnthonyBourdain,...
I was born in England and went to school there. That’s when I discovered my undying passion for history – not just for the Middle Ages, but all periods of history. My favorites are medieval, Elizabethan, and Georgian; however, I’ve written stories...
Ancient Rome declined because it had a Senate, now what’s going to happen to us with both a House and a Senate? — Will Rogers Tags: #Rome, #Happen, #House, #WillRogers, #American, #ActorMini who’s who: Will Rogers : American Actor Born: November 4,...
Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning. — Giotto di Bondone Tags: #Rome, #City, #Illusions, #GiottodiBondone, #Italian, #ArtistMini who’s who: Giotto di Bondone : Italian Artist Born: 1267 Died: January 8,...
