Roman Empire Historical Facts
Was Commodus Truly the Megalomaniac Gladiator Emperor?
Commodus was largely seen as capricious, self-indulgent, and more interested in personal pleasures than in governing the empire.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Cleopatra’s Daughter, Selene II: The Last Echo of a Dynasty
Cleopatra Selene II was the daughter of the famous Cleopatra VII, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, and the Roman general Mark Antony.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Ammian, or Ammianus Marcellinus: From a Roman Soldier to one of the Best Historians of all time
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
What was the Roman Empire? A brief history
The Roman Empire planted the roots of what we call today Western Civilization
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.