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.
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Roman Empire Historical Facts
Have Romans discovered an indestructible glass?
Unbreakable glass is said to be a legendary invention of the Roman Empire
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The Red Mullet: Ancient Rome's Top Delicacy
The passion of the Romans about the red mullet fish, drove them to pay fortunes to have them on their table.
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What was the Roman Empire? A brief history
The Roman Empire planted the roots of what we call today Western Civilization
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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.
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What was the Pax Romana?
Pax Romana: The period of peace for the Roman Empire that was initiated with Augustus becoming an Emperor.
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.
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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.
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Felicitas lulia Olisipo: Lisbon in the Roman Empire
Lisbon was named by Julius Caesar, Felicitas lulia Olisipo, and thrived by exporting garum.
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Roman Coins and The Monetary System of the Roman Empire
The Roman monetary system, how was it working and what were the types of Roman coins and their evolution.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The 6 most Important Cities in the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire, was anchored by cities that were not just administrative capitals but also cultural, economic, and social hubs.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why did the Roman Empire fall?
The fall of the Roman Empire is one of the most pivotal events in Western history, marking the transition from the ancient to the medieval world
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Crassus: The wealthiest man in history was Roman
Ancient Rome, boasted figures of immense wealth and power that wielded their fortunes to sway politics, society, and even the architecture of their time, like Marcus Licinius Crassus.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Timeless Appeal of Stoicism: From Ancient Rome to Today
Stoicism, lies in approaching life's challenges, emphasizing virtue, wisdom, and emotional resilience.
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Roman Beliefs and Practices Surrounding Solar Eclipses
In ancient Rome, the cosmos was a tapestry woven with the deeds of gods and mortals, where celestial phenomena like solar eclipses were imbued with divine significance.