1 posted on
08/28/2024 3:44:53 AM PDT by
SunkenCiv
To: SunkenCiv
A rostrum or beak.The Romans quickly adopted its use to claim Mediterranean supremacy.
The Roman rostrum was made from these beaks from enemy ships...and we still use the word today for a speaker’s podium.
https://www.sea.museum/2017/05/29/a-roman-rostrum
3 posted on
08/28/2024 4:07:34 AM PDT by
Adder
(End fascism...defeat all Democrats.)
To: SunkenCiv
5 posted on
08/28/2024 4:30:17 AM PDT by
FroggyTheGremlim
(Plunk your magic twanger, Froggy!)
To: SunkenCiv
Wow! Now there’s a subject to study!
Thanks, SC!
‘Face
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8 posted on
08/28/2024 4:52:22 AM PDT by
Monkey Face
( ~~ Knowledge about God doesn't equal faith in God. ~~ The Family Forever ~~)
To: SunkenCiv
“If found return to Flavius, Rome.”
9 posted on
08/28/2024 5:00:55 AM PDT by
\/\/ayne
(I regret that I have but one subscription cancellation notice to give to my local newspaper)
To: SunkenCiv
Reminds me of the Ben-Hur rowing scene.
"Ramming speed, hortator!" (or something to that effect)
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