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Macer

(Encyclopedia)Macer: see under Licinius, Roman gens. ...

Saturnalia

(Encyclopedia)Saturnalia: see Saturn, in Roman religion. ...

Flora

(Encyclopedia)Flora, in Roman religion, goddess of flowers and fertility. Her festival, the Floralia, Apr. 28–May 1, was celebrated with great gaiety and licentiousness. ...

Appius Claudius

(Encyclopedia)Appius Claudius: see Claudius, Roman gens. ...

Calvus

(Encyclopedia)Calvus: see under Licinius, Roman gens. ...

Placidia

(Encyclopedia)Placidia, Roman empress: see Galla Placidia. ...

Titus, Arch of

(Encyclopedia)Titus, Arch of: see Titus, Roman emperor. ...

Fauna

(Encyclopedia)Fauna, in Roman religion: see Bona Dea. ...

Arles, kingdom of

(Encyclopedia)Arles, kingdom of, was formed in 933, when Rudolf II, king of Transjurane Burgundy, united the kingdom of Provence or Cisjurane Burgundy to his lands and established his capital at Arles. Holy Roman E...

Bar, Confederation of

(Encyclopedia)Bar, Confederation of, union formed in 1768 at Bar, in Podolia (now in W Ukraine), by a number of Polish nobles to oppose the interference of Catherine II of Russia in Polish affairs. Headed by the Pu...

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