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.
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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.
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