Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Art of Poison in the Roman Empire
Poison in Rome was more than murder—it was myth, medicine, and metaphor. From household betrayals to imperial plots, it blurred the line between cure and crime.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
What Was Life Really Like in Roman Britain?
From the mists of Hadrian’s Wall to the mosaics of Sussex villas, Roman Britain was never just a distant outpost—it was a living frontier where empire met island, and where families, soldiers, and traders forged a shared world from stone, soil, and memory.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Cato the Younger: The Last Roman of the Republic
He did not seek the people’s love—only their attention. Cato the Younger made virtue his weapon, tradition his armor, and resistance his legacy. In a Republic seduced by power, he stood alone, unyielding.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Emperor Domitian: Tyrant or Reformer?
Emperor Domitian, who ruled Rome from 81 to 96 CE, is one of the most polarizing figures of the Roman Empire. Dismissed by many ancient writers as a tyrant and remembered for his strained relationship with the Senate, Domitian’s legacy is one of complexity and contradiction.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What was a Tribune in Ancient Rome?
Tribune was the title of various elected officials in Ancient Rome, but since the term is a bit convoluted and lost in time, the answer to the question is not a simple one.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Tragic Philosopher: Seneca the Younger’s Journey Through Stoicism and Politics
Seneca the Younger, a towering figure of the Roman intellectual world, lived a life filled with paradoxes.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Herodes Atticus: A Bridge Between Greek Heritage and Roman Power
Herodes Atticus is a fascinating figure, especially in the context of his relationship with the Roman Empire. A Greek aristocrat from Marathon, Herodes was born into immense wealth and became one of the most prominent benefactors in the Roman Empire during the second century AD.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Cicero: Orator, Statesman, and Unintended Historian of the Roman Republic
Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 BCE) was widely regarded as one of Rome's greatest public speakers and prose stylists. His contributions span politics, law, philosophy, and literature, making him a key figure in Roman intellectual history.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How Romans Viewed the Greeks: From Conquest to Cultural Fusion
The relationship between Romans and Greeks was complex, shaped by admiration, imitation, and a degree of tension.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Unknown Lucullus: Far more than just Lucullan Meals
Lucius Licinius Lucullus was a prominent Roman general, statesman, and politician, best known for his luxurious lifestyle and lavish feasts, which became almost legendary in Roman culture.
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 Historical Facts
The Consuls in Ancient Rome: A Pillar of Republican Governance
The consul was one of the highest elected political offices in the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire.