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
The Red Mullet: Ancient Rome's Top Delicacy
The passion of the Romans about the red mullet fish, drove them to pay fortunes to have them on their table.
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Timeless Appeal of Stoicism: From Ancient Rome to Today
Stoicism, lies in approaching life's challenges, emphasizing virtue, wisdom, and emotional resilience.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How did Emperor Hadrian’s vengeance led to modern Palestine
The reign of Emperor Hadrian has marked a tumultuous period in the history of Rome's relationship with its Jewish subjects.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Things about Marcus Aurelius you might not know
Marcus Aurelius is famous as a Roman emperor and writer but there are aspects of his life not known by most people.