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
Titus Livius, commonly known as Livy, was a Roman historian famous for his work Ab Urbe Condita ("From the Founding of the City"), a monumental history of Rome that spanned from its legendary founding in 753 BC to Livy's contemporary period in AD 9.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The testudo was a type of shield wall formation, commonly used by the Roman legions during battles.
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Lucius Licinius Lucullus was a prominent Roman general, statesman, and politician, best known for his luxurious lifestyle and lavish feasts, which became almost legendary in Roman culture.
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Although Greek, Polybius is best known for his work The Histories, which covers the rise of the Roman Republic and its domination over the Mediterranean world, particularly focusing on the period between 264 and 146 BCE.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Purple, in the context of the Roman Empire, was not merely a color; it was a symbol of power, nobility, and divine sanction.
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The everyday diet of the ancient Mediterranean has been relatively understudied, particularly the cultural importance of various foods in the Greek and Roman worlds.
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The Galerias Romanas, or Roman Galleries in Lisbon are occasionally pumped out and opened to the public for limited viewings, typically twice a year.
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How do some Roman bridges still stand today? What was it that made Roman engineering so unique?
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What made garum, a type of fermented fish sauce, so extremely popular across the Roman Empire?
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How have “Meditations” or better yet” To himself”, the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius survived through the centuries?
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Laudatio Turiae ("In praise of Turia") is a tombstone engraved with a carved epitaph that is a husband's eulogy of his wife.
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Who was Gaius Appuleius Diocles, one of the most celebrated and wealthiest charioteers in Ancient Rome?
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Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most significant and well-preserved remnants of Roman Britain.
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Among the myriad artifacts left behind by the ancient Romans, few are as mysterious and captivating as the Roman dodecahedron.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Helena Augusta, also known as Saint Helena, was a significant figure in early Christian history and the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Suetonius' influence extends beyond his own time. His biographical style set a precedent for later historians and biographers.