Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Roman Poet of Sharp Words: Martial and his Rome
Martial was a Roman poet, the man behind the epigrams, who is remembered for his razor-sharp commentary
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How did Romans Flood the Colosseum for Naval Battles in the Arena?
Were naumachiae actually held in the Colosseum? How did the Romans flood the arena to stage a naval battle?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Flowing Through Time: Tiber River's Journey in Roman History
The Tiber River and Rome are interconnected since the time of the Great Empire and is a point of reference for the Italians today.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The magnificent Roman theater of Philadelphia (Amman)
The Roman Theatre in Amman, with a seating capacity for 6,000 people, is a celebrated 2nd-century structure. This iconic site in Jordan's capital harks back to the era when the metropolis was called Philadelphia during Roman times.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Things about Roman Gladiators you might not know
The facts behind the legendary gladiators and their fights to death in front of the hungry audience.