Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Enemy Kings Rome Paraded in Chains
They once ruled kingdoms and commanded armies. Then Rome paraded them before cheering crowds. But what awaited these captive rulers after their humiliation?
Roman Empire News
Gold Earrings Found in a Roman Child’s Grave in Bulgaria
Rescue excavations outside Augusta Traiana’s walls uncovered a child buried with gold jewellery and a coin of Aurelian among 135 graves.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Aurelius Victor: The Roman Historian Whose Greatest Work Was Lost
Born into a modest family in Roman Africa, Sextus Aurelius Victor rose to high imperial office and wrote a history of Rome's emperors. His career, sharp observations and the mystery of his lost historical work offer a fascinating glimpse into the fourth-century Roman world.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Aurelian: Restorer of the World and Savior of a Fractured Empire
Aurelian rose from the ranks to stitch a broken empire back together. In five relentless years he beat back invaders, reunited provinces, fortified Rome, reformed money, and crowned the restoration with Sol Invictus—a brief reign, a durable repair.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How truly Great was Emperor Constantine the Great?
When Constantine raised the Christian cross above his armies, the world changed. Yet behind the miracle at the Milvian Bridge lies an enduring question—did faith guide the emperor, or did empire guide his faith?