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The Cheese Shrine
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Position: Cheesemonger
Level 5
For Discussion and Study of all things CHEESY!

Recent Posts
15:15 Feb 2, 2012 Heavens to Murgatroyd! ( *Anarane Burgundian )
14:51 Jan 12, 2012 Vintage Canadian Cheddar! ( *Fabricius Flavius )
23:39 Dec 4, 2011 I would include.... ( *Magpie Nestor )
PAX ROMANA
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Position: General Editor
Level 5
For two centuries, 27 BC to 180 AD, the Roman Empire flowered. For historical discussions of the Caesars from Augustus to Marcus Aurelius.

Recent Posts
20:58 Jan 27, 2012 hi ( *Auluss Tullius )
00:23 Sep 24, 2011 A note on Augustus' humor ( *Aulus Sergius )
12:36 Sep 23, 2011 Augustus' sense of humor ( *Titus Sabinus Flavius )
Inventions of Mankind
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Position: Inventor
Level 6
For the discussion of inventions and the technologies behind them Who were the men behind the inventions,why did they build such things and what techniques did they use?

Recent Posts
14:20 Feb 8, 2009 The art of silk weaving ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
02:47 Sep 16, 2008 Surviving Steam Locomotives ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
20:45 Jun 25, 2008 Soon to be Famous in Dubai ( *Balbas Scriptor )
Licentia Poetica
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Position: Scribbler
Level 2
"Words are things, and a small drop of ink, Falling, like dew, upon a thought, produces That which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think." Lord Byron

Recent Posts
00:30 Dec 4, 2011 True to the coming season.... ( *elena Curius )
00:42 Jul 28, 2011 I may be out of place here: Been ( *Marta Helvetti )
07:39 Mar 26, 2011 Anyone have a good idea for an essay? ( *Marta Helvetti )
Roman Africa
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Position: Members
Level 2
The History of Roman Africa

Recent Posts
17:14 Aug 18, 2008 Pre-dating Rome in Africa ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
21:52 Apr 15, 2007 thanks! ( *Nubia Ptolemy )
01:56 Apr 14, 2007 RE: North Africa and Grain ( *ServiusGabinius Duilius )
The Tenth Muse
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Position: Member
Level 2
Devoted to the sharing of poetry of all periods; encouraging citizen-poets to post their own verses.

Recent Posts
19:40 Aug 25, 2011 two new lines... ( *Caileadair Etana )
18:14 Jul 20, 2011 Aelia: a Cyrch A Chwta ( *Senex Caecilius )
07:57 May 28, 2011 Three Zombie Cats ( *Chikkintikka Xerxes )
Quantum Physics
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Position: Anti-matter
Level 3
The wonderful world of physics...for dummies.

Recent Posts
17:45 Jan 10, 2009 Welcome Cloteal Romulus, ( *Desdemona Eurimedon )
20:40 Sep 9, 2008 Higgs Boson ( *Balbas Scriptor )
04:01 Aug 18, 2008 Cross-Post from Celtia Comedy Club ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
AncientWorlds Underworld
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Position: Run of the mill Minion
Level 2
For those who are Members or Minions of The Unholy Alliance.

Recent Posts
14:14 Nov 23, 2008 Bier her! ( *Anarane Burgundian )
16:26 Oct 28, 2008 *lifts eyebrow* ( *Cornellia Cornelius )
13:38 Oct 28, 2008 *looks around* ( *Diantha Livius )
Ars Amatoria
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Position: Reader
Level 3
Love and Lust in the Ancient Cultures

Recent Posts
05:52 Nov 13, 2011 Hello ( *Suhaila Saeed Sithathor )
00:23 Jan 9, 2010 Yes, you may worship me ( *Tremendousli Furius )
11:26 Sep 8, 2008 Wanderer? ( *Theodora Caesar )
Renaissance and Raptures
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Position: Servants
Level 2
A celebration of the Tudor era and it's five unique personalites...Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. Included in our group is the half century before the Tudor era which is commonly known as the Wars of the Roses.

Recent Posts
17:26 Oct 18, 2011 Anne of the Thousand Days ( *Sextus Manlius )
22:38 Oct 16, 2011 respect your grandmother ( *Sextus Manlius )
18:36 Oct 9, 2011 the queen's sisters ( *Elizabeth Burgundian )
The Wanderings of the Tribes
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Position: Member
Level 2
Known as the "Migration Age", the period from the Third to Seventh Centuries saw great movements of many Germanic peoples. This group is for the discussion of these tribes, clans and warbands, their great treks and their part in the fall of the Roman Empire.

Recent Posts
11:48 Nov 25, 2008 Called by several names ( *Jakobina Ostrogoth )
19:57 Sep 29, 2008 I'll second that! ( *Anarane Burgundian )
19:55 Sep 29, 2008 Welcome Rune Visigoth ( *Rune Visigoth )
Aedes Divi Iulii: Julius Caesar and His Times
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Position: Member
Level 2
For discussion of the life of Gaius Julius Caesar, 100-44 BC, and Rome in his time.

Recent Posts
13:04 Jan 27, 2012 Well done Safiria! ( *Heraklia Aelius )
13:02 Jan 27, 2012 All my websites are gone ;( ( *Heraklia Aelius )
22:45 Jan 14, 2012 My site on Julius Caesar: asking for feedback ( *Safiria Caesar )
Arachne's Web
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Position: Arachnid Alumnus
Level 3
A group focused on serving the AW community by providing help and discussion on topics such as HTML, CSS, web design, homesite decorating, netiquette and issues important to web artists.

Recent Posts
00:02 Dec 17, 2011 does anyone remember... ( *Caileadair Etana )
22:14 Oct 22, 2011 You know, Senex ( *Anarane Burgundian )
00:29 Oct 13, 2011 cgi counter ( *Senex Caecilius )
BRITANNIA
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Position: Member
Level 2
For discussion of the half-millennium during which Britain was a province of Rome's Empire.

Domus Depot
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Position: Member
Level 2
A totally Roman resource for virtual home-decorating in the Empire.

Ex Libris
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Position: Library Card-Holder in Good Stead
Level 2
Reading is knowledge, it is escape, it is enjoyment. Here we will be discussing books, fiction and non.

Recent Posts
12:00 Jan 9, 2012 Douglas Jackson’s Claudius ( *Mauricius Fabius )
01:56 Dec 5, 2011 I know it sounds like cheating.... ( *Helena Curius )
00:02 Oct 23, 2011 Urgh need motivation ( *Anarane Burgundian )
FUNDAMINA ROMAE
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Position: Member
Level 2
 

Recent Posts
05:35 Apr 19, 2009 visual art ( *Laelia Flavius )
14:25 Mar 29, 2009 Etruscans IV. ( *Con Cogidubnus Atrebas )
14:10 Mar 29, 2009 Etruscans III. ( *Con Cogidubnus Atrebas )
I, Claudius: Adventures in Julio-Claudian Rome
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Position: Augustus
Level 5
Dedicated to the study of History and the writing of Historical Fiction in the Julio-Claudian time period. Research is encouraged and murder, mayhem and familial dysfunction is revered!

Recent Posts
19:59 Jan 18, 2008 Welcome back, IClaudius! ( *Xtreemli Curius )
20:19 Jan 16, 2008 Salvete ( *IClaudius Antonius )
16:58 May 22, 2007 Thanks Sextus ( *Clodia Cicero )
Mathematics from the Beginning
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Position: Math Star
Level 3
Math is everything from history to logic. From patterns to inventions. So how, when, where, what is math?

Recent Posts
23:54 Sep 9, 2008 Whilst looking up something at MathWorld ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
13:14 May 9, 2008 Mathematical Societies ( *Balbas Scriptor )
23:35 Apr 27, 2008 Need a handy reference ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
Mediaphiles
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Position: Media Dabbler
Level 5
A group dedicated to audio, video, the audio post, music and podcasting.

Recent Posts
15:12 Dec 22, 2009 my choice... ( *Caileadair Etana )
14:12 Sep 9, 2009 Been testing... ( *Caileadair Etana )
20:28 May 11, 2009 Know Nothing of Pianos or Keyboards? ( *Balbas Scriptor )
Opus Sectile
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Position: Member
Level 2
Center for the study of Roman Architecture.

Recent Posts
01:08 Oct 30, 2007 Rome meets Fark.com ( *Aulus Sergius )
18:49 Feb 10, 2007 Scanned Books on Google ( *QuintusCinna Cocceius )
21:51 Jun 22, 2006 To continue... ( *Aulus Sergius )
ROME
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Position: Newly Arrived in ROME
Level 2
Every City Has Its Secrets

SCHOLA LINGVAE LATINAE
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Position: Discipulus
Level 3
The Group where the Latin Language can be taught, learned and discussed

Recent Posts
06:43 Mar 14, 2011 Linguistic Laziness ( *Vipsania Augustus )
03:03 Mar 14, 2011 do you know that... ( *Tiberivs Maximus )
17:21 Mar 12, 2011 Bene venisti, Tiberi Maxime! ( *Titus Pullo Lupus )
The Academy
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Position: Centurio
Level 3
History with a martial flair.

Recent Posts
01:53 May 8, 2011 On the Defense of Ancient Cities ( *Decius Aemilius )
01:52 May 8, 2011 The Book Besieged... ( *Decius Aemilius )
23:58 Feb 18, 2011 Is this... ( *Aulus Sergius )
The Society of Extraordinary Men
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Position: Author
Level 4
The Gathering Place for AncientWorlds' Finest Men!

Recent Posts
00:00 Oct 3, 2008 Salvete! ( *M. Fabius Furius )
23:42 Jun 4, 2008 More Beef Info ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
21:42 May 24, 2008 Balbas my friend, I had no idea! ( *Signor Grande Romulus )
The Temple of Cornellia
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Position: Member
Level 2
The Temple for the worship of the goddess Cornellia and her chainsaw. A place to make offerings to the great goddess and to hear her words and posts of wisdom. WARNING: Don't play poker with her. She cheats.

Recent Posts
23:36 Feb 18, 2011 Oh mighty one, a humble offering ( *Pohjantähti Karjalainen )
21:23 Jul 11, 2009 Chocolate News of the Weird ( *Balbas Scriptor )
19:58 Jun 13, 2009 Cherokee ( *Cornellia Cornelius )
Ancient Expressions
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Position: Sb3ty
Level 2
An academic group for the study of written communication in Ancient Egypt.

Recent Posts
00:45 Sep 1, 2009 Welcome, Seti Ptolemy! ( *Bentreshy Sithathor )
03:11 Jun 9, 2009 Checking the Pulse ( *Bentreshy Sithathor )
11:35 Oct 31, 2007 Excellent! ( *Mirjam Nebet )
The Assembly
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Position: Seer
Level 4
Serious discussion for group development, management and successful growth in a peaceful and cooperative environment.

Recent Posts
17:51 Apr 28, 2008 promo/demo topic... ( *Mogh Roith Baoisgne )
17:01 Apr 28, 2008 Contact... ( *Mogh Roith Baoisgne )
14:06 Sep 17, 2007 RE: Read Access for this thread ( *Tobius Tullius )
A Confederacy of Dunces
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Position: The Babblers
Level 3
It can be said that each one of us here at AncientWorlds insist on being known as a bunch of self-proclaimed, smart alecks when it comes to Ancient History; however when it comes to Popular Culture, sometimes it pays to be a Dunce!

Recent Posts
11:14 Feb 13, 2012 You said it... ( *Ng Mui Ming )
08:29 Feb 13, 2012 Call me a dunce ( *Herger Hvitaskald )
21:27 Jul 17, 2011 I also congratulate the excellent Japanese team! ( *Tobius Tullius )
Aliyah: Journeys to the Promised Land
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Position: Sage
Level 3
Discussion of the Hebrew peoples & their culture, history & religion past & present.

Recent Posts
02:17 Feb 27, 2009 30 Years and Counting ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
05:24 Sep 29, 2008 At Sunset tonight ( *Segulah Ben Judah )
05:12 Sep 29, 2008 Interests ( *Segulah Ben Judah )
Harp and Cymbal
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Position: Musician
Level 2
Listen to ancient and modern melodies from Ancient World's varied cultures while we discuss music, hymns, chants, incantations. Learn about instruments, cuneiform "sheetmusic", oriental harmonies, scales, madrigals, and more.

Recent Posts
01:40 Dec 6, 2011 Passion ( *Caileadair Etana )
01:16 Dec 6, 2011 Eagle's Path ( *Caileadair Etana )
01:07 Dec 6, 2011 Forest Hymn ( *Caileadair Etana )
Airmid's Well
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Position: Acolyte
Level 2
Herbalism and Healing in the Ancient Worlds and Today

Recent Posts
22:11 Jan 27, 2012 A rosy welcome to Trian! ( *WinterMist Manach )
15:01 Jan 15, 2012 Russian Rose Petal Jam! ( *Trian Aedui )
13:29 Jan 15, 2012 So a new year and a new herb ( *WinterMist Manach )
AW's Anonymous
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Position: Seeking Sponsors
Level 2
This is a place for those of you who are addicted to Ancient Worlds. Addicts can find a sympathetic ear with others who are also afflicted. Share your woes, we'll listen!

Recent Posts
00:03 Mar 19, 2010 "Louisiana Turkey!" ~ Recipe ( *AuBaMA~TICAN ShieldJaguar )
23:46 Mar 18, 2010 "Louisiana Turkey!" ~ History ( *AuBaMA~TICAN ShieldJaguar )
07:15 Aug 25, 2009 Well, Vixy ( *Cornellia Cornelius )
Compleat Britain
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Position: Member
Level 3
A general reference work for study and discussion.

Recent Posts
13:02 Mar 10, 2010 Illuminating the Wall, ( *Con Cogidubnus Atrebas )
09:28 Apr 11, 2009 Direct Linguistic Evidence. ( *Yr Hen Ogledd Belgae )
08:43 Apr 11, 2009 Roman Reforms in Britain. ( *Cincinnatus Marius )
The Faery Ring
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Position: Changeling
Level 2
The second star to the right and straight on till morning, somewhere over the rainbow, through the looking glass...

Recent Posts
18:22 Sep 28, 2011 Something more cheerful than the last one ( *Arago Meroving )
17:02 Jul 4, 2011 Perhaps some Christmas in July ( *Arago Meroving )
00:23 Jun 21, 2011 *~Summer has arrived!!~* ( * Siabhra Cumhaill )
Angelcynn: The History of Anglo-Saxon England
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Position: Warriors
Level 2
The history of the Germanic kingdoms of England, from the Saxon Advent to the Norman Conquest.

Recent Posts
17:41 Oct 21, 2011 Another View of the Battle of Hastings ( *Heraklia Aelius )
16:44 Oct 4, 2010 A little entertainment ( *Catharina Grafeldr )
01:19 Apr 7, 2010 The truth about the Battle of Hastings ( *Maria Marius )
Camera Obscura
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Position: Amateur Photographer
Level 2
Exploring the Magick Box

Recent Posts
15:56 Jan 19, 2012 Playing with Photos ( *CJ Wilde )
22:42 Jan 9, 2012 Winter Bones ( *CJ Wilde )
21:42 Jan 9, 2012 A Quick Hello ( *CJ Wilde )
Of Cabbages & Kings
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Position:
The Anti-Cabbage Sovereign Defense League

Level 3
Royal courts and customs throughout the world & all time periods.

Recent Posts
05:00 Aug 26, 2009 Greetings to One and All ( *Richard 111 Frankisc )
06:36 Aug 18, 2009 Welcome Richard, ( *Desdemona Eurimedon )
09:04 Jan 26, 2009 Edward V ( *Elizabeth Burgundian )
Valinor
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Position: Hobbit
Level 2
A place to rant and rave about one of the most beloved English speaking writers since Shakespeare: J.R.R. Tolkien. A place to talk and discuss the bringing to life of this man's vision by Peter Jackson and his New Zealand myth generating crew.

Recent Posts
13:53 Apr 30, 2010 One welcome and one welcome back ( *Anarane Burgundian )
06:47 Mar 3, 2010 Air? ( *Gandalf Siduri )
07:58 Dec 22, 2009 Hyvää Joulua! ( *Yökyöpeli Karjalainen )
Arms And Armour
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Position: Lancepesades
Level 2
A group for the discussion of weapons in ancient as well as modern times. Covering everything from the evolution of said subjects, as well as materials used to make them and techniques, amongst other topics.

Recent Posts
18:45 Apr 28, 2008 hi cat ( *Cleowolf Sigurdsson )
08:38 Apr 26, 2008 Hello Cat, ( *Desdemona Eurimedon )
06:17 Apr 26, 2008 Hi Catharina ... ( *Dhanishta Kanishka )
Art of AncientWorlds
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Position: Art Contributors
Level 4
Both a gallery of art from all over the ancient world and a forum for member artists.

Recent Posts
13:37 Feb 10, 2012 Reylari prefers the softer golden tones... ( *DIonysia Xanthippos )
06:16 Feb 10, 2012 I like the one on the left ( *Reylari Socrates )
12:22 Jan 31, 2012 Whose head is this? A triple mystery! ( *DIonysia Xanthippos )
The Crossroads
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Position: Members of The Crossroads
Level 4
A place for supporters of AW to discuss the site and plan events and projects...

Recent Posts
21:26 Nov 7, 2007 Welcome To, Wadjet Sekhmet ( *Kallistos Alexandros )
08:45 Sep 12, 2007 Welcome Balbas Scriptor ( *Kallistos Alexandros )
10:25 Aug 30, 2007 Festivals Problem ( *Kallistos Alexandros )
Coinage Through the Ages
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Position: Engraver Designer
Level 6
The metals exchanged for goods and services that have been used from ancient times to the modern day

Recent Posts
01:38 May 11, 2008 Juno Moneta ( *Anticus Cornelius )
00:34 Apr 19, 2008 Actually... ( *Aulus Sergius )
17:14 Apr 18, 2008 NEW $5 bills ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )
Macintoshium
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Position: Mighty Mouse
Level 6
For Mac Fanatics

Recent Posts
20:35 Nov 1, 2008 Need a real keyboard with your laptop? ( *Balbas Scriptor )
03:37 Oct 15, 2008 Late-2008 MacBook Pro ( *Balbas Scriptor )
22:12 Sep 24, 2008 Just got my iPTouch 2G earlier today (Part 1) ... ( *Balbas Scriptor )










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