Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Roman Salute - Saluto Romano: How did the Romans greet each other?
Is the Roman salute, the Nazi salute? History proves it is not.
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
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Shadow of the Dagger: Assassinations of Roman Emperors
Throughout the Roman Empire's history, numerous emperors met their end not in battle or from natural causes but by the hands of assassins.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Praetorian Guard: Rome’s elite bodyguards
The Praetorian Guard, an elite unit within the Imperial Roman Army, was established to serve as personal bodyguards to Roman emperors.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Was Caligula mad or just sick?
The figure of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula, has long fascinated the world.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Falernian wine: Roman Empire's favorite
Falernian wine was one of the most renowned wines of the Roman Empire, coming from the hills of Campania in southern Italy.
Roman Empire Stories
Did Caligula really declare war on Neptune?
A story about the day emperor Caligula ordered his soldiers to fight with the waves, declaring war on Neptune.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Five Worst Roman Emperors: A Legacy of Tyranny and Excess
The dark side of Roman history. 5 of the worst emperors that left their mark on history with scandals, cruelty and paranoia.