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
The Remarkable Survival of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Historical Overview
How have “Meditations” or better yet” To himself”, the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius survived through the centuries?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Suetonius: The Faceless Scholar of Imperial Rome
Suetonius' influence extends beyond his own time. His biographical style set a precedent for later historians and biographers.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Cassius Dio’s Roman History: A Greek Perspective on the Empire
Cassius Dio, also known as Dio Cassius, was a notable Roman historian and senator of Greek origin who lived during the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Roman Army Veterans: Life After Service in Ancient Rome
The Roman army veterans were settling in conquered lands to Romanize the area and keep the situation under control.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Faustina the Younger: From Imperial Daughter to Deified Empress
Faustina the Younger, also known as Annia Galeria Faustina Minor, was a prominent Roman empress in the 2nd century CE.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Largest Temple of the Roman world: The Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek
The Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, also known as Heliopolis Syriaca, is a massive Roman temple and known as the largest of its kind in the Roman Empire.
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.