
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Art of Poison in the Roman Empire
Poison in Rome was more than murder—it was myth, medicine, and metaphor. From household betrayals to imperial plots, it blurred the line between cure and crime.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Poison in Rome was more than murder—it was myth, medicine, and metaphor. From household betrayals to imperial plots, it blurred the line between cure and crime.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Salt and salary are often linked to Roman soldiers, but historical records reveal a different understanding of military pay in ancient Rome.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Ancient Roman aqueducts stand as towering symbols of Rome's advanced engineering and architectural prowess.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Was gladiator’s sweat and blood sold as an aphrodisiac outside the Roman arena? Our research is shining some light on the topic.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pliny the Younger helped us shape our view of the Roman Empire, and all aspect of its life.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Naturalis Historia by Pliny the Elder is the world's first encyclopaedia.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Olive oil was a fundamental aspect of the Roman diet and was transported everywhere in the Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Roman aqueduct that serves the city of Rome for 2000 years
Roman Empire Anecdotes
How did ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks understand The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Unbreakable glass is said to be a legendary invention of the Roman Empire
Roman Empire Anecdotes
In ancient Rome, the cosmos was a tapestry woven with the deeds of gods and mortals, where celestial phenomena like solar eclipses were imbued with divine significance.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The religious landscape of ancient Rome was as vast and complex as the empire itself.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Falernian wine was one of the most renowned wines of the Roman Empire, coming from the hills of Campania in southern Italy.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
How did the ancient Romans take care of their face and bodies? What were the absolute standards and what types of cosmetics were they using?