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From Greek Glory to Roman Spectacle: The Olympic Games Evolution
The Olympic Games continued to be held after the Roman conquest of Greece, and Roman emperors and citizens took part in these events.
Anecdotes, historical facts, fictional stories and news curated from a small team of human writers, fascinated with Ancient Rome and its myriad myths and legends.
The Olympic Games continued to be held after the Roman conquest of Greece, and Roman emperors and citizens took part in these events.
Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta, has long displayed a fascination with the Roman Empire, particularly with Emperor Augustus. This, combined with his playful AI-driven recreation of himself as a Roman gladiator, highlights his deep-seated interest in Roman history and its figures.
The Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, also known as Heliopolis Syriaca, is a massive Roman temple and known as the largest of its kind in the Roman Empire.
King Mithridates VI of Pontus is often credited with using a unique form of biological warfare involving "mad honey" against the forces of Pompey the Great.
The history of the Roman Empire is replete with assassination attempts, some of which failed and left intriguing tales of survival and intrigue.
The Tiber River and Rome are interconnected since the time of the Great Empire and is a point of reference for the Italians today.
Astronomy and astrology in the Roman Empire times were almost identical. People turned to the planets to decide their next moves and to organize their lives.
Female gladiators, known as "gladiatrices," were a relatively rare phenomenon in ancient Rome compared to their male counterparts, but they did exist and played a significant role in the spectacle of gladiatorial combat.
Over the centuries, Arminius and the battle of the Teutoburg Forest have left their footprint in history.
Coffee was totally unknown to Romans and breakfast was irrelevant for them.
Publius Cornelius Tacitus, commonly known as Tacitus, was a Roman historian and politician. He is widely considered one of the greatest Roman historians by modern scholars.
The phrase Hail Emperor, those who are about to die, salute you, was not actually used by the gladiators.
The Romans heated the water in their baths using a hypocaust system, which circulated hot air from a furnace beneath the floors and through the walls.
The ancient beach of Herculaneum has been meticulously restored and reopened to the public, offering a unique glimpse into Roman history.
A Portuguese tourist vandalized a historic mural in Herculaneum’s Domus of the Bronze Herm on June 2, 2024, prompting immediate restoration efforts by the Herculaneum Conservation Project.
The gladius Hispaniensis, an iconic symbol of Roman military was used by foot soldiers for almost 6 centuries.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Arch of Hadrian (Greek: Αψίδα του Αδριανού) commonly referred to as Hadrian's Gate in Greek, is a monumental gateway that bears some resemblance to a Roman triumphal arch.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Ammianus Marcellinus wrote what is known as Res gestae, the ultimate historical account about the Roman Empire, that has survived to our days.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Vestal Virgins were guarding Rome’s sacred flame keeping the state safe.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The markets of Trajan, a magnificent construction of the Roman times, was the equivalent of today's shopping complexes.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pliny the Younger helped us shape our view of the Roman Empire, and all aspect of its life.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Divorce was as easy as marriage in ancient Rome. No typicalities, no red tape.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Julius Caesar is one of the most powerful personalities of ancient history and a point of reference throughout the years.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Women of ancient Rome that managed to distinguish themselves from the rest. Women of power and fame.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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
What was the real reason behind the execution of Jesus by the Romans?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Damnatio memoriae was a process of erasing everything there was about a person that was harmful to the Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The end of Roman Britain happened when the whole Roman Empire started to decline.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Romans were building their roads so perfectly that they have survived 2000 years without maintenance.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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
A legend that everybody knows about Remus and Romulus, the founders of Rome.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Might be that Messalina was not what we think she was.