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.
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Fury on Wheels: The Legendary Chariot Races of Ancient Rome
Chariot racing was one of the most popular and enduring spectacles in ancient Rome, captivating audiences for centuries.
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Faustina the Younger: From Imperial Daughter to Deified Empress
Faustina the Younger, also known as Annia Galeria Faustina Minor, was a prominent Roman empress in the 2nd century CE.
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Zuckerberg’s Secret Roman Message on his latest AI Announcement T-Shirt
Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta, has long displayed a fascination with the Roman Empire, particularly with Emperor Augustus. This, combined with his playful AI-driven recreation of himself as a Roman gladiator, highlights his deep-seated interest in Roman history and its figures.
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The Largest Temple of the Roman world: The Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek
The Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, also known as Heliopolis Syriaca, is a massive Roman temple and known as the largest of its kind in the Roman Empire.
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The most Famous Roman Emperor Failed Assassination Attempts
The history of the Roman Empire is replete with assassination attempts, some of which failed and left intriguing tales of survival and intrigue.
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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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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.