Roman Empire Historical Facts
Whispers on the Walls: Graffiti as a Voice of Ancient Rome
For tens of thousands of years, people have been leaving their marks on the walls. How was street art during the Empire perceived?
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Trajan’s Bridge: World’s First to Surpass 1km, 2,000+ Years Ago
Trajan's Bridge, also called Bridge of Apollodorus over the Danube, was a Roman segmental arch bridge, the first bridge to be built over the lower Danube and considered one of the greatest achievements in Roman architecture.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Testudo: The Military Formation that Lasted from Ancient Rome to Today
The testudo was a type of shield wall formation, commonly used by the Roman legions during battles.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Trajan’s Market: The first ever Shopping Mall was built in Ancient Rome
The markets of Trajan, a magnificent construction of the Roman times, was the equivalent of today's shopping complexes.