Roman Empire Historical Facts
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.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Food Culture of Ancient Rome: What did the Different Social Classes Eat?
The everyday diet of the ancient Mediterranean has been relatively understudied, particularly the cultural importance of various foods in the Greek and Roman worlds.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Garum: The Unami of Ancient Rome
What made garum, a type of fermented fish sauce, so extremely popular across the Roman Empire?
Roman Empire News
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?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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.
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Roman Salute - 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
Aqua Virgo: A 2000-year Roman aqueduct that still works
The Roman aqueduct that serves the city of Rome for 2000 years
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
Was Saturnalia the Roman Christmas?
The ancient roman festival of Saturnalia, has a lot in common with our own Christmas. How did the Romans celebrated it?