Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pliny the Younger: The 247 letters that helped shape our view of the Roman Empire
Pliny the Younger helped us shape our view of the Roman Empire, and all aspect of its life.
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
Marriage and Separation in the Roman Empire: A Historical Perspective on Divorce
Divorce was as easy as marriage in ancient Rome. No typicalities, no red tape.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Julius Caesar: The Immortal Figure of the Roman Empire
Julius Caesar is one of the most powerful personalities of ancient history and a point of reference throughout the years.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Rome’s most Famous Women: The Empire’s Feminine Side
Women of ancient Rome that managed to distinguish themselves from the rest. Women of power and fame.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Who were the Plebeians in Ancient Rome? The Plebs Urbana of the Roman Republic
The plebeians made up the majority of the population in he Roman Republic. They were the common working class of the time.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why did the Romans execute Jesus?
What was the real reason behind the execution of Jesus by the Romans?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Damnatio memoriae: Condemnation and Eradication in the Political Sphere of Rome
Damnatio memoriae was a process of erasing everything there was about a person that was harmful to the Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why did the Romans leave Britain? The end of an era
The end of Roman Britain happened when the whole Roman Empire started to decline.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
All roads lead to Rome. How did Romans build their roads?
Romans were building their roads so perfectly that they have survived 2000 years without maintenance.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What truly happened with the Sabine Women?
The story of the abduction of the Sabine women is part of the Roman Mythology, which especially during the Renaissance was a loved topic of expression.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why did Romulus kill Remus? The tragic tale of the Founders of Rome
A legend that everybody knows about Remus and Romulus, the founders of Rome.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Messalina: Was she really the most dangerous woman of the Roman Empire?
Might be that Messalina was not what we think she was.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pliny the Elder: The Author of the World’s First Encyclopaedia was Roman
Naturalis Historia by Pliny the Elder is the world's first encyclopaedia.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Boudica: The Warrior Queen's Stand Against Rome's Conquest of Britannia
Boudica was a legendary warrior queen who led a major uprising against Roman rule in ancient Britannia. Discover her motivations, the impact of her rebellion, and how her legacy as a symbol of resistance has endured through history.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
How did Cincinnati, Ohio get its name? The story of Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus
Who was Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus who inspired Cincinati's, Ohio city name?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Olive Oil in the Roman Empire: Romans and their Liquid Gold
Olive oil was a fundamental aspect of the Roman diet and was transported everywhere in the Empire.