Column of Trajan - Roman Empire Times

A possible representation of Trajan’s bridge, the ancient Roman superstructure.

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.