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Roman Empire Historical Facts
The most Famous Roman Emperor Failed Assassination Attempts
The history of the Roman Empire is replete with assassination attempts, some of which failed and left intriguing tales of survival and intrigue.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The history of the Roman Empire is replete with assassination attempts, some of which failed and left intriguing tales of survival and intrigue.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The phrase Hail Emperor, those who are about to die, salute you, was not actually used by the gladiators.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The gladius Hispaniensis, an iconic symbol of Roman military was used by foot soldiers for almost 6 centuries.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Damnatio memoriae was a process of erasing everything there was about a person that was harmful to the Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Might be that Messalina was not what we think she was.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pax Romana: The period of peace for the Roman Empire that was initiated with Augustus becoming an Emperor.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Throughout the Roman Empire's history, numerous emperors met their end not in battle or from natural causes but by the hands of assassins.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Praetorian Guard, an elite unit within the Imperial Roman Army, was established to serve as personal bodyguards to Roman emperors.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The dark side of Roman history. 5 of the worst emperors that left their mark on history with scandals, cruelty and paranoia.