Roman Empire Historical Facts
Shaping a Legend: The Evolution of Trajan’s Reputation
Emperor Trajan, is remembered by history as one of Rome’s greatest leaders, who epitomized the ideals of a just and capable ruler.
Christina Athanasiou
A prolific writer from the ancient Greek city of Chalkis, Christina loves Ancient Greek and Roman Empire's tales of gods and mortals. Currently finds inspiration from Ancient Roman monuments in Lisbon
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Gracchi Brothers: Visionaries or Socialist Revolutionaries?
Who were Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, and why do their names resonate as pivotal figures in Roman history?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How did Romans Keep Warm? The Ingenious Heating Systems of Ancient Rome
Central heating, solar power and windows that let the sun get into their buildings. The Romans found a way to keep warm during the winter.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Whispers on the Walls: Graffiti as a Voice of Ancient Rome
For tens of thousands of years, people have been leaving their marks on the walls. How was street art during the Empire perceived?
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Beyond Marcus Aurelius: Lucius Verus, the Shadowed Emperor of Rome's Golden Age
Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus; adoptive siblings and co-emperors, one shining through the centuries, the other fading quietly along history’s winding path.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Brothers Divided: The Tragic Tale of Emperors Caracalla and Geta
As the Severan dynasty rose to prominence, the two brothers were groomed to jointly inherit their father’s empire. Despite their shared upbringing, their differences—both personal and political—were stark and irreconcilable.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Were Christians Really Fed to the Lions in Ancient Rome?
What is the truth behind the phrase: “Christians to the lions?”
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Saturnalia: The Roman Festival that Inspired the Spirit of Christmas
Was Saturnalia of the ancient Romans what Christmas is for us today? The two have a lot in common. How was Saturnalia celebrated?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Foundations of Justice: Rome’s Twelve Tables
Traditions or laws? Lex duodecim tabularum was the legislation that stood at the foundation of Roman law.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
A Sail Above the Sand: Did the Colosseum Really Have a Retractable Roof?
Imagine 50,000 Romans seated in the blazing summer sun, cheering gladiators while the midday heat bears down on the mighty Colosseum. Yet, their faces are shaded, cooled by a system so advanced that even modern engineers marvel at its ingenuity. How did the Romans achieve this?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What was the Severan Marble Plan?
In the ruins of an ancient city, amidst temples and columns long abandoned, lied the shattered remains of something truly extraordinary.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Antinous and Hadrian: Love, Devotion, or Divine Ambition?
In the shadowy chronicles of Roman history, there is a relationship that have sparked intrigue and questions; that between Emperor Hadrian and the enigmatic Antinous.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Imperial Auction: Fact or Fiction? Unraveling the Reign of Didius Julianus
In the shadowed corridors of Roman history, Marcus Didius Julianus stands as one enigmatic figure to wear the imperial purple.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Empire of Diversity: Romans Beyond Rome
Beyond the marble walls of the Eternal City, the Roman Empire thrived on its ability to weave diverse cultures into a unified whole.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Dining with Domitian and the Enigma of Domitian’s Black Dinner
What was like dining with the emperor? What is the famous black dinner of Domitian? What was the meaning behind the black decoration and the macabre settings?
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Continence of Scipio: A Legacy of Clemency in Roman History and Art
The story of how Scipio Africanus came to be a protagonist in numerous pieces of art, is the perfect how-to, in building a persona that lasts through the ages.