Thracians

interviewing was a gladiator call Doctoray he was the first to go against Theokoles. I asked what type of weapon he used because there are so many types like a net a pitch fork two swords or one sword. Then we started talking about Spartacus and he was a Thracian and they are not the most liked kind of tribe and the gladiator school in Capua Pompeii that is were he learned how to fight like a champion gladiators. They have different helmets and different weapons that are why there is different…

preferable? At first the majority of gladiators were taken as prisoners of war. Their ethnic background was reflected in the type of gladiator they would be and they would wear the armor and use the weapons of their homeland. Thus, some were called Thracians, Gallus and Samnites. As time moved on into the era of the Roman Empire old enemies became allies and gladiators were named according to the type of fights they fought in or the weapons they used e.g. Bestiarii (Beast Fighters) or Retiarii…

Herodotus, the Greek historian is known for being the “father of history.” Well known for a unique style of writing, Herodotus uses analytical value in his writings, while saying different opinions. His trips from Athens, Egypt, Asian Minor and the region of Europe provide him information on the accounts of the people in Greece and Persia. In “The Histories” Herodotus describes the life, conflicts, and events of Greece, Asia, and Egypt. Herodotus spent a majority of his life writing this book…

Halloween, archaeologists in Bulgaria have made a fitting discovery: a skeleton “vampire” grave—metal stake in its chest and all. Professor and archeologist Nikolai Ovcharov found the creepy burial during excavations at the ruins of the ancient Thracian city of Perperikon, in southern Bulgaria, close to the border of Greece. Referred to as the “Bulgarian Indiana Jones,” Ovcharov has dedicated his life to unearthing mysteries of ancient civilizations. “We have no doubts that once again we’re…

Alexander III of Macedon also known as Alexander The Great, he rose to power after the tragic death of his father, and he became one of the greatest conquerors of all time. He is considered one the the greatest military geniuses of all time, and he was an inspiration for later conquerors. Alexanders upbringing created who he became. Alexander The Great was born in Pella the ancient capital of Macedonia in 356 BC. He was the son of Philip II the king of Macedonia, and his mother Olympias the…

also had many really cool weapons and ways to use the weapons. They are really fascinating people from our history in the ancient Roman Empire. Their strength derived from their prowess and skill from training. The sica was used by a thrax (Thracian Gladiator). With a long 16 -18 inch long blade, it is also depicted as a curved sword. The spatha was a long sword, with a 75 cm long blade, it was similar to the sica but more deadly. It was sharpened more easily The trident was a fork like…

and also the famous celebrities. There are several cases of historical figures, who have also disappeared through the years. 1. Spartak, a gladiator who led the largest slave revolt against Rome. It is believed that Spartak was a soldier of a Thracian army who fought on the side of the Romans. At the…

This quaint hamlet is the ideal location to learn about the Thracian Kingdom. Revel in one of the yearly Dionysian festivals, and celebrate the great musician Orpheus. Immerse yourself in the folklore of the region, while experiencing the fun and frivolity that a festival can bring. Enjoy wine tastings from around…

civilization laid. In a surprisingly simultaneous manner, many of the great philosophers flourished in different regions of the world, such as Confucius, Buddha, Lao Tzu. That time was also a time of the greatest ancient empires ( Romans, Macedonians, Thracian Empires) which cultivated culture, spread knowledge and tried bold legal frameworks to rule the cities. I see it as if the soil of the world was ready to nurture the seeds of new ideas that will be seeing crazy and groundbreaking at the…

Tattoos have been around for centuries. The art of tattooing is done in a multitude of different ways. Some methods are much more primitive than others. For example, Tebori is an ancient Japanese tattooing style that has very few artists. In Tebori, the artist uses a sharp bamboo stick and repeatedly stabs it into the skin of the canvas. (Wofford). The electric needle gun used in modern tattoo parlors vibrate at 190 times per second and have a built in reserve for ink so it can be applied…