"I mean, I'm pretty sure that would be a war of aggression!"
#Gaul
"I mean, I'm pretty sure that would be a war of aggression!"
"Don't talk about Roman funerary practices, don't talk about Roman funerary practices..."
Today is the feast day of Saints Aemilianus and Bracchio, of 6th century Tours in #Gaul https://toilet-guru.com/blog/4.html?s=mb #travel #history
Alcimus Ecdicius Avitus, who died OTD in 517, 518, or 519, was a Latin poet and bishop of Vienne in #Gaul https://toilet-guru.com/blog/5.html?s=mb #travel #history
May we all live in interesting times...
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1739571/may-we-all-live-in-interesting-times
roman propaganda
Context: The Romans heavily adapted Celtic military technology, most notably adopting chainmail and evolving their iconic “Imperial” helmets from the Gallic Montefortino and Weisenau designs to gain superior protection. Beyond the battlefield, Rome relied on Celtic mastery of iron and wood, incorporating innovations like seamless iron tires, heavy wheeled plows, and the wooden barrel into their daily infrastructure.
Today is the feast day of John of Réomé in #Gaul https://toilet-guru.com/roman-gaul.html?s=mb #travel #history #France
They can't hold out forever... (AnonHistory)
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1708788/they-can-t-hold-out-forever-anonhistory
✨The Gallic Sack of Rome - Part 4✨
We return to our mini-series on the events purported to be happening in 390 BCE. As the Gauls settle in for the siege, the Romans find themselves confined to the Capitoline Hill. It’ll take a honking turn though when Hera’s sacred geese get imvolved! Tune in now for all the details!
https://partialhistorians.com/2026/01/22/episode-169-the-gallic-sack-of-rome-part-4/
Today is the feast day of Saint Leobardus, a late 6th century hermit of Marmoutier in #Gaul https://toilet-guru.com/blog/5.html?s=mb
📝 Plot:
In a small Gaulish village resisting Roman occupation, the secret of invincibility lies in a magic potion brewed by the druid Getafix. When the Romans capture him to steal the recipe, Astérix must infiltrate the enemy camp to save his friend and protect the village. Clever tricks, satirical humor, and sharp wit drive this foundational adventure, where intelligence proves just as powerful as brute strength.
📝 Plot:
When the druid Getafix is struck by a menhir thrown by Obelix, he loses his memory and can no longer brew the magic potion that gives the Gauls their strength. Seizing the opportunity, the Romans manipulate ancient Gallic law to challenge Chief Vitalstatistix in a duel for control of the village. As chaos spreads and traditions are tested, Astérix must rely on wit rather than strength to save his people.
#AsterixEtLeCoupDuMenhir
#animation
#Gaul
#RomanEmpire
#friendship
Today is the feast day of Gregory, mid-6th century Bishop of Langres in #Gaul https://toilet-guru.com/blog/4.html?s=mb #history
Vandals, Alans, and Suebians crossed the Rhine OTD in 406, beginning an invasion of #Gaul https://toilet-guru.com/blog/4.html?s=mb #travel #history
Nowadays I'm given to understand the Belgians are more waffle-oriented.
Nowadays I'm given to understand the Belgians are more waffle-oriented.
Sculpture of a salamander, rock crystal, Roman Gaul, ~1st century AD?
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