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DICE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD According to the Father of History Herodotus, the Lydians claimed to have invented dice games, but that is not true. We have found dice in Egypt going way back to c. 3000 BC, almost 2,000 years before the Iron Age Lydians. “And the Lydians themselves say that the games which…

Source: The Jewish Roman World of Jesus | The Jewish World of Jesus: An Overview

The Land of Israel Under Roman Rule Judea becomes a Roman tributary. Source: The Land of Israel Under Roman Rule | My Jewish Learning

In its first three centuries, the Christian church endured persecution at the hands of Roman authorities. This experience, and its resulting martyrs and apologists, would have significant historical and theological consequences for the developing faith. {4} Among other things, persecution sparked the cult of the saints, facilitated the rapid growth and spread of Christianity, prompted…

Recent finds from a Roman fort in England have sparked re-examination of common notions about fabric production some 2,000 years ago. German experts believe new evidence indicates the Romans had a surprisingly advanced textile industry — and possibly a luxury fashion addiction. Source: Ancient Sartorialists: New Finds Point to Roman Fashion Craze – SPIEGEL ONLINE

Source: The Role of Women in the Roman World (Article) – Ancient History Encyclopedia

An international group defiantly opposed to the Roman Catholic Church’s ban on women priests ordained a woman priest in Asheville, N.C., on Sunday. Source: Rebel Catholic group defies church, ordains woman priest in NC | Charlotte Observer

Source: Joan Chittister on Humility, Fake News, and Social Media | Sojourners

Source: Is Your Pastor Sexist?