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Roman Jewelry: Brooches and Fibulas

August 22, 2015 by Cynthia Ripley Miller Leave a Comment

Men and women all over the world partake in the custom of wearing some kind of adornment or jewelry.  In the modern era, men and women may wear watches, rings, necklaces, wristbands and bracelets.  In the past, men and women also wore a variety of jewelry as marks of distinction or as adornments.  I … [Read more...]

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Meroveus, a Merovingian King

March 22, 2015 by Cynthia Ripley Miller Leave a Comment

The Merovingian Dynasty gave birth to the nation of France.  Merovingian, the title given to the Franks, derives from the name Meroveus/Merovech.  Gregory of Tours mentions Meroveus as the son of Chlodio, the first king of the Salian Franks.  Around 450, Meroveus went to Rome to gain support from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Merovingian-Frankish Tagged With: Frankish, king, Merovingian

Valentine Magic-Roman Love Potions & The Desire to Possess

February 7, 2015 by Cynthia Ripley Miller Leave a Comment

The idea of a magic charm, spell, or potion aiding the pining lover in his/her quest to win the love of their desired one reaches far into the past.  In a modern context, perhaps charms and spells are not prevalent today, but products abound in the form of sexual enhancement lotions, stimulants, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ancient Rome and France Tagged With: Love, passion, romance, sex

Emperors, Warriors, and Long-haired Kings: 5TH Century Rome and France

October 24, 2014 by Cynthia Ripley Miller 2 Comments

An avid reader of both fiction and history, I became fascinated with fifth century France and the world of the barbarian Franks, later called the Merovingians. My curiosity doubled when I discovered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The 5th Century

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