The Talmud as History

The Talmud as History   It is problematic to use the Talmud for history because there is much anonymous material and even named materials are not necessarily accurate quotes. Prof. Lawrence H. Schiffman, New York University What do you want to know? Ask our AI...

Villa Torlonia Catacomb, Rome

Villa Torlonia Catacomb, Rome   Villa Torlonia catacomb, Rome. Significantly, images of the menorah from the Roman catacombs, which date to the fourth century, often depict the lamps atop the menorah’s branches inclined toward the central stalk. We see this, for...

Arch of Titus

Arch of Titus From the 1st century AD honorific arch, located on the Via Sacra, Rome, just to the south-east of the Roman Forum. Constructed in AD 82, by the Roman Emperor Domitian after the death of his older brother Titus – to commemorate Titus’...

Arch Spolia

Arch Spolia Spolia – Spoils – The re-use of earlier building material or decorative sculpture on new monuments. The practise was common in late antiquity. What do you want to know? Ask our AI widget and get answers from this website Create Account Contact...

Arch of Titus Procession

Arch of Titus Procession   Triumphal procession of the spoils of the Jerusalem Temple portrayed on the Arch of Titus, Rome. A 1st century AD honorific arch located on the Via Sacra, Rome, just to the south-east of the Roman Forum. Contructed in 82 AD by the Roman...