Roman Empire Historical Facts
Forged for Battle: The Six-Century Reign of the Roman Gladius
The gladius Hispaniensis, an iconic symbol of Roman military was used by foot soldiers for almost 6 centuries.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Vestal Virgins: Keepers of Rome's Eternal Flame and Protectors of the State
The Vestal Virgins were guarding Rome’s sacred flame keeping the state safe.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Julius Caesar: The Immortal Figure of the Roman Empire
Julius Caesar is one of the most powerful personalities of ancient history and a point of reference throughout the years.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Who were the Plebeians in Ancient Rome? The Plebs Urbana of the Roman Republic
The plebeians made up the majority of the population in he Roman Republic. They were the common working class of the time.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why did Romulus kill Remus? The tragic tale of the Founders of Rome
A legend that everybody knows about Remus and Romulus, the founders of Rome.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pliny the Elder: The Author of the World’s First Encyclopaedia was Roman
Naturalis Historia by Pliny the Elder is the world's first encyclopaedia.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Olive Oil in the Roman Empire: Romans and their Liquid Gold
Olive oil was a fundamental aspect of the Roman diet and was transported everywhere in the Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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 Anecdotes
Aurora Borealis in Roman Culture: Beliefs about the Northern Lights
How did ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks understand The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How did the Ancient Romans Calculate?
The ancient Romans were doing simple calculations and were using mathematics according to their profession.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pompeii the day Vesuvius erupted: From Prosperity to Ashes
The day Pompeii disappeared under the ashes of Vesuvius, as described through history.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Roman Coins and The Monetary System of the Roman Empire
The Roman monetary system, how was it working and what were the types of Roman coins and their evolution.