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The Founding of Paris
Published 1 year, 7 months ago
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Question 1: What name was originally given to the Parisian settlement founded sometime around 52 B.C.?
Question 2: Which ancient Iron Age tribe inhabited the area of modern Paris and its nearby Ile de la Cité island in the Seine River?
Question 3: What were the names of the two legendary founders of Paris featured in Roman mythology and lore?
Question 4: Paris derives its modern name from the term used by what ancient people to refer to the region's Celtic inhabitants?
Question 5: During which violent event in 52 B.C. did the emerging Parisian settlement first gain prominence and notoriety?
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Question 2: Which ancient Iron Age tribe inhabited the area of modern Paris and its nearby Ile de la Cité island in the Seine River?
Question 3: What were the names of the two legendary founders of Paris featured in Roman mythology and lore?
Question 4: Paris derives its modern name from the term used by what ancient people to refer to the region's Celtic inhabitants?
Question 5: During which violent event in 52 B.C. did the emerging Parisian settlement first gain prominence and notoriety?
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We now have Merch!
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Portions of today's trivia podcast were made with the help of AI.