Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Laudatio Turiae, a 2,100 years old Love Letter
Laudatio Turiae ("In praise of Turia") is a tombstone engraved with a carved epitaph that is a husband's eulogy of his wife.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Cleopatra’s Daughter, Selene II: The Last Echo of a Dynasty
Cleopatra Selene II was the daughter of the famous Cleopatra VII, the last Pharaoh of Egypt, and the Roman general Mark Antony.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Cassius Dio’s Roman History: A Greek Perspective on the Empire
Cassius Dio, also known as Dio Cassius, was a notable Roman historian and senator of Greek origin who lived during the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Consuls in Ancient Rome: A Pillar of Republican Governance
The consul was one of the highest elected political offices in the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Mad Honey Warfare: How King Mithridates Poisoned Pompey’s Legions
King Mithridates VI of Pontus is often credited with using a unique form of biological warfare involving "mad honey" against the forces of Pompey the Great.
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
The 6 most Important Cities in the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire, was anchored by cities that were not just administrative capitals but also cultural, economic, and social hubs.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Crassus: The wealthiest man in history was Roman
Ancient Rome, boasted figures of immense wealth and power that wielded their fortunes to sway politics, society, and even the architecture of their time, like Marcus Licinius Crassus.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Spartacus: The Gladiator Who Defied Rome
Spartacus, set the stage for what would become one of the most significant uprisings against the Roman Empire.