Daily Blessing

The "Baths" were a huge part of Roman society and culture. From the guide brochure I picked up at Pompeii:  “The Baths were highly important to the Romans not just for reasons of hygiene and relaxation but also to…

It is really hard to imagine what ancient Rome was like during the first century AD when the Apostle Paul was there.   2,000 years of history have buried ancient Rome, or else dismantled much of what ancient Rome…

I have always wondered what ancient Rome was like when the Apostle Paul was there.   When hubby and I visited Rome recently it was impossible to even try to imagine what ancient Rome might have been like.   Our…

I have always wondered what ancient Rome was like when the Apostle Paul was there.   When hubby and I visited Rome recently it was impossible to even try to imagine what ancient Rome might have been like.   Our…

The Pantheon was one of ancient Rome’s greatest temples – dedicated to all the gods.  (pan: all  /  theos:  gods)   The Pantheon was originally built in 27 BC by Emperor Agustus’s son-in-law, Marcus Agrippa.   You can see the…