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Roman Empire Historical Facts

Gladiatrix: Scent of a Woman, in the Arena

Female gladiators, known as "gladiatrices," were a relatively rare phenomenon in ancient Rome compared to their male counterparts, but they did exist and played a significant role in the spectacle of gladiatorial combat.

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Arminius: From friend of Rome, to German Leader at the Teutoburg Forest Battle

Over the centuries, Arminius and the battle of the Teutoburg Forest have left their footprint in history.

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Did Romans Drink Coffee? What was their Morning Routine?

Coffee was totally unknown to Romans and breakfast was irrelevant for them.

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“Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant”. What did Gladiators actually say before fighting?

The phrase Hail Emperor, those who are about to die, salute you, was not actually used by the gladiators.

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Hadrian’s Gate in downtown Athens, below Acropolis; a Gateway to History

The Arch of Hadrian (Greek: Αψίδα του Αδριανού) commonly referred to as Hadrian's Gate in Greek, is a monumental gateway that bears some resemblance to a Roman triumphal arch.

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Ammian, or Ammianus Marcellinus: From a Roman Soldier to one of the Best Historians of all time

Ammianus Marcellinus wrote what is known as Res gestae, the ultimate historical account about the Roman Empire, that has survived to our days.

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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.

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Pliny the Younger: The 247 letters that helped shape our view of the Roman Empire

Pliny the Younger helped us shape our view of the Roman Empire, and all aspect of its life.

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Rome’s most Famous Women: The Empire’s Feminine Side

Women of ancient Rome that managed to distinguish themselves from the rest. Women of power and fame.

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Why did the Romans execute Jesus?

What was the real reason behind the execution of Jesus by the Romans?

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Damnatio memoriae: Condemnation and Eradication in the Political Sphere of Rome

Damnatio memoriae was a process of erasing everything there was about a person that was harmful to the Empire.

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Why did the Romans leave Britain? The end of an era

The end of Roman Britain happened when the whole Roman Empire started to decline.

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All roads lead to Rome. How did Romans build their roads?

Romans were building their roads so perfectly that they have survived 2000 years without maintenance.

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Messalina: Was she really the most dangerous woman of the Roman Empire?

Might be that Messalina was not what we think she was.

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The Roman Salute, or 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

Locusta of Gaul: The Imperial Poisoner of Ancient Rome

Locusta was Rome’s most famous poisoner, employed by at least two different emperors, and an empress.