Lemnian language — The Lemnian language is a language of the 6th century BC spoken on the island of Lemnos. It is mainly attested by an inscription found on a funerary stele, termed the Lemnos stele, discovered in 1885 near Kaminia. However, fragments of… … Wikipedia
Raetic language — For the modern Romance languages spoken in Switzerland and North Eastern Italy, see Rhaeto Romance languages. Infobox Language name=Raetic familycolor=Isolate states=Ancient Raetia region=Eastern Alps extinct=3rd century family=Tyrrhenian… … Wikipedia
Austria — Austrian, adj., n. /aw stree euh/, n. a republic in central Europe. 8,054,078; 32,381 sq. mi. (83,865 sq. km). Cap.: Vienna. German, Österreich. * * * Austria Introduction Austria Background: Once the center of power for the large Austro… … Universalium
Rhaetian (disambiguation) — The Raetians or Rhaetians were some of the most powerful and warlike of the Alpine tribes. Rhaetian may refer to:* Raetian language, spoken in ancient times by the tribes in the Eastern Alpine areas, in Switzerland, Austria, North Eastern Italy… … Wikipedia
Alpine regiments of the Roman army — Roman infantry helmet (Imperial Gallic type). Late 1st century Th … Wikipedia
Diane Duane — Born May 18, 1952 (1952 05 18) (age 59) New York City, U.S. Occupation Author Nationality American Genres Science fiction, fantasy, animation … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
ancient Italic people — ▪ people Introduction any of the peoples diverse in origin, language, traditions, stage of development, and territorial extension who inhabited pre Roman Italy, a region heavily influenced by neighbouring Greece (ancient Greek civilization) … Universalium
Slavic peoples — legend|#004040|South SlavicThe Slavic peoples are an ethnic and linguistic branch of Indo European peoples, living mainly in Europe. From the early 6th century they spread from their original homeland (most commonly thought to be in Eastern… … Wikipedia
Castra — This article is part of the series on: Military of ancient Rome (portal) 753 BC – AD 476 Structural history Roman army (unit types and ranks … Wikipedia
