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.
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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?
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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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Roman Salute, or Saluto Romano: How did the Romans greet each other?
Is the Roman salute, the Nazi salute? History proves it is not.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Locusta of Gaul: The Imperial Poisoner of Ancient Rome
Locusta was Rome’s most famous poisoner, employed by at least two different emperors, and an empress.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Aqua Virgo: A 2000-year Roman aqueduct that still works
The Roman aqueduct that serves the city of Rome for 2000 years
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Aurora Borealis in Roman Culture: Beliefs about the Northern Lights
How did ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks understand The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How did the Ancient Romans Calculate?
The ancient Romans were doing simple calculations and were using mathematics according to their profession.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Have Romans discovered an indestructible glass?
Unbreakable glass is said to be a legendary invention of the Roman Empire
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What was the Roman Empire? A brief history
The Roman Empire planted the roots of what we call today Western Civilization
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How did the Romans shave? A look into men's grooming rituals
Shaving in Ancient Rome, was a painful and time-consuming process, but Romans were obsessed with hair removal for the whole body.
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Is this the Roman Villa where Emperor Augustus died?
Researchers may have found the villa where Emperor Augustus died.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pompeii the day Vesuvius erupted: From Prosperity to Ashes
The day Pompeii disappeared under the ashes of Vesuvius, as described through history.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Domus Romana: The Roman Villa of Rabat, Malta
Discovered by accident, the Domus Romana, or Roman Villa, uncovered mosaics that date back to the 1st century BC.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Felicitas lulia Olisipo: Lisbon in the Roman Empire
Lisbon was named by Julius Caesar, Felicitas lulia Olisipo, and thrived by exporting garum.