Christina Athanasiou - Roman Empire Times (Page 2)

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Roman Empire Historical Facts

The Spiraling Legacy of Trajan's Column: Art, Propaganda, and Power

Trajan's Column is an iconic piece of Roman art and architecture, rich with historical, artistic, and cultural significance.

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Roman Empire Historical Facts

Marking the Hours: The Roman Way of Measuring Time

The Romans employed various methods to measure time, integrating natural observations with technological innovations.

A Roman general during his triumphal procession, with a slave whispering him ‘Memento Mori’

Roman Empire Historical Facts

Did Slaves Whisper “Memento Mori” to Roman Generals During their Triumph?

The concept of memento mori, Latin for "remember you must die," has been a significant theme throughout history, particularly in the Roman Empire. This idea served as a reminder of human mortality and the transient nature of life.

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Roman Empire Historical Facts

Cato the Elder and the Roman Spirit: Discipline, Duty, and the Fall of Carthage

Cato the Elder is a fascinating figure in Roman history, embodying the traditional Roman virtues of discipline, frugality, and loyalty to the Republic.

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Roman Empire Anecdotes

The Daily Bread of Rome: The Apple of Discord Between Romans and the Bakers

Bread was an essential part of the Roman diet, especially for the lower classes. It wasn’t just a staple but also reflected social status and culture, varying in type and quality depending on the person’s wealth and occupation.

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Roman Empire Anecdotes

Sallust: Details on the Historian of Roman Elite and the Republic’s Decline

Sallust, one of Rome’s earliest and most profound historians, offers an intense and critical perspective on the decline of the Roman Republic.

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Roman Empire Historical Facts

We Researched the Roman Empire‘s Presence in the Orient: Here is What we Found

The Roman Empire left a notable architectural and cultural footprint in the East, where Roman monuments, cities, and even temples still stand as remnants of its reach.

Roman Empire Historical Facts

Guarding the Word: Speech, Censorship, and Power in Ancient Rome

How were the Republic and the Empire treating freedom of speech? How did the emperors censor perceived threats?

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Roman Empire Historical Facts

Herodes Atticus: A Bridge Between Greek Heritage and Roman Power

Herodes Atticus is a fascinating figure, especially in the context of his relationship with the Roman Empire. A Greek aristocrat from Marathon, Herodes was born into immense wealth and became one of the most prominent benefactors in the Roman Empire during the second century AD.

Sun rays enter the Pantheon’s dome in Rome, still enduring due to the use of Roman concrete

Roman Empire Historical Facts

Roman Concrete: Stronger, Self-healing, and Built to Last Forever

Roman concrete, often admired for its longevity and resilience, was revolutionary due to its unique blend of materials and its remarkable ability to withstand environmental stress over centuries.

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Roman Empire Historical Facts

How did Romans Flood the Colosseum for Naval Battles in the Arena?

Were naumachiae actually held in the Colosseum? How did the Romans flood the arena to stage a naval battle?

Roman Empire Historical Facts

The Gemonian Stairs: Rome's Spot of Mourning and Execution

The Gemonian Stairs became synonymous to death and humiliation for the Roman Empire's enemies and criminals.

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Roman Empire Anecdotes

Villa Jovis: The Secret Lair for the Dark Pleasures of an Old Emperor

A luxurious villa in Capri is said to be the place where an emperor spent the last ten years of his reign, involved in sexual activities that would satisfy his disturbed imagination

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Roman Empire Anecdotes

How did Romans Go to the Toilet and Use Urine in Ways we Cannot Imagine Today

How did the Romans go about… number one and number two, and how did they utilize their human waste?

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Roman Empire Historical Facts

Caesarion: Was the Last Pharaoh, the Son of Julius Caesar?

Caesarion was born in 47 BCE, and his mother Cleopatra claimed that he was Julius Caesar's son.

Painting of Edwin Blashfield, depicting Commodus leaving the arena as a gladiator.

Roman Empire Historical Facts

Was Commodus Truly the Megalomaniac Gladiator Emperor?

Commodus was largely seen as capricious, self-indulgent, and more interested in personal pleasures than in governing the empire.