Roman Empire Anecdotes
Rome’s Tastiest Obsession: The Red Mullet and the Price of Prestige
The Roman passion for red mullet drove them to pay fortunes to have this delicacy on their tables.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Spartacus: The Gladiator Who Defied Rome
Who was Spartacus beyond the legend? Was he a visionary freedom fighter, or simply a desperate man driven by the brutal realities of slavery? A tale of courage, ambition, and the unrelenting human spirit that continues to captivate imaginations two millennia later.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Foundations of Justice: Rome’s Twelve Tables
Traditions or laws? Lex duodecim tabularum was the legislation that stood at the foundation of Roman law.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Herodes Atticus: A Bridge Between Greek Heritage and Roman Power
Herodes Atticus is a fascinating figure, especially in the context of his relationship with the Roman Empire. A Greek aristocrat from Marathon, Herodes was born into immense wealth and became one of the most prominent benefactors in the Roman Empire during the second century AD.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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.
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
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.