Roman Empire Historical Facts
Was Commodus Truly the Megalomaniac Gladiator Emperor?
Commodus was largely seen as capricious, self-indulgent, and more interested in personal pleasures than in governing the empire.
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Agrippina the Younger: The First Empress of Rome, in a Male Dominant Society
Agrippina the Younger, born in 15 AD, was a prominent and controversial figure in Roman history.
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Maximinus Thrax: How did a Barbarian Giant, Become Roman Emperor?
Maximinus Thrax, also known as Maximinus I, was a Roman emperor who reigned from 235 to 238 CE, marking the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Century.
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The Four Journeys of Hadrian, the Globetrotter Emperor of the Roman Empire
Hadrian, who reigned as Roman Emperor from AD 117 to 138, is widely regarded as one of the most traveled emperors in Roman history.
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The Marvels of Ancient Roman Aqueducts: Engineering Mastery That Stood the Test of Time
Ancient Roman aqueducts stand as towering symbols of Rome's advanced engineering and architectural prowess.
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From Octavian to Augustus: The Making of Rome’s First Emperor
Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, was the most successful ruler of the Roman Empire.
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.
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Born in the Purple: Τhe Ιmperial Color of the Roman Empire
Purple, in the context of the Roman Empire, was not merely a color; it was a symbol of power, nobility, and divine sanction.
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The Remarkable Survival of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Historical Overview
How have “Meditations” or better yet” To himself”, the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius survived through the centuries?
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Laudatio Turiae, a 2,100 years old Love Letter
Laudatio Turiae ("In praise of Turia") is a tombstone engraved with a carved epitaph that is a husband's eulogy of his wife.
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Hadrian’s Wall: The Roman Empire’s Enigmatic Frontier
Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most significant and well-preserved remnants of Roman Britain.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Saint Helen: The Life of Helena Augusta, the Empress Who Changed History
Helena Augusta, also known as Saint Helena, was a significant figure in early Christian history and the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
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Suetonius: The Faceless Scholar of Imperial Rome
Suetonius' influence extends beyond his own time. His biographical style set a precedent for later historians and biographers.
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Realm of Indulgence: Leisure, Pleasure and Passions in Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome is often represented as a den of luxury and pleasures, but is this true?
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What were the Funeral Rites and Rituals of Ancient Rome?
Roman funerary practices were deeply rooted in the culture and beliefs of ancient Rome and evolved over time. They were influenced by the Romans' views on the afterlife, social status, and religious rituals.
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Thumbs Down to the Myth: The Truth behind Roman Arena Gestures
What were the actuals signs given in the Roman Arena of the past and how are they used now?