Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Marvels of Ancient Roman Aqueducts
Ancient Roman aqueducts stand as towering symbols of Rome's advanced engineering and architectural prowess.
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Roman Empire Historical Facts
Ancient Roman aqueducts stand as towering symbols of Rome's advanced engineering and architectural prowess.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Antonine Plague, a devastating event, broke out in 165 CE during the peak of Rome's power under the rule of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Roman military gear, standardized in production and use, was crucial for their military success.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The story of the 9th Roman Legion, known as Legio IX Hispana, remains one of the most captivating mysteries of ancient military history.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Praetorian Guard, an elite unit within the Imperial Roman Army, was established to serve as personal bodyguards to Roman emperors.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Gemonian Stairs became synonymous to death and humiliation for the Roman Empire's enemies and criminals.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The figure of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula, has long fascinated the world.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The insulae of the Roman Empire are a fascinating reflection of Roman architectural innovation and urban planning.
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The battle of Cannae, the darkest moment of the Roman Empire and the greatest death toll in its history.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Scipio Africanus: The greatest warrior of the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The role of women in the Roman Empire, a life within a patriarchal society, where women were legally and socially subordinate to men.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The "asarotos oikos", a peculiar and captivating form of art that intrigued the elite and showcased the heights of artistic innovation.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
How was the daily life of the simple and not so simple people in Ancient Rome?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Colosseum in Rome, is one of the most amazing constructions, and an enduring symbol of the magnificence of the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Falernian wine was one of the most renowned wines of the Roman Empire, coming from the hills of Campania in southern Italy.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The scutum from Dura-Europos is the only surviving semi-cylindrical shield (scutum) from Roman times.