Roman Empire Historical Facts
Born in the Purple: Τhe Ιmperial Color of the Roman Empire
Purple, in the context of the Roman Empire, was not merely a color; it was a symbol of power, nobility, and divine sanction.
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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.
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Galerias Romanas: The Roman Galleries in Lisbon, Portugal
The Galerias Romanas, or Roman Galleries in Lisbon are occasionally pumped out and opened to the public for limited viewings, typically twice a year.
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The Phenomenal Roman Bridges: Connecting Past with Present
How do some Roman bridges still stand today? What was it that made Roman engineering so unique?
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Garum: The Unami of Ancient Rome
What made garum, a type of fermented fish sauce, so extremely popular across the Roman Empire?
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The Remarkable Survival of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Historical Overview
How have “Meditations” or better yet” To himself”, the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius survived through the centuries?
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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.
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Diocles, a Billionaire on Wheels: How he Became the Richest Athlete Ever
Who was Gaius Appuleius Diocles, one of the most celebrated and wealthiest charioteers in Ancient Rome?
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Hadrian’s Wall: The Roman Empire’s Enigmatic Frontier
Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most significant and well-preserved remnants of Roman Britain.
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Unraveling the Mystery of the Roman Dodecahedron
Among the myriad artifacts left behind by the ancient Romans, few are as mysterious and captivating as the Roman dodecahedron.
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Saint Helen: The Life of Helena Augusta, the Empress Who Changed History
Helena Augusta, also known as Saint Helena, was a significant figure in early Christian history and the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.
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Suetonius: The Faceless Scholar of Imperial Rome
Suetonius' influence extends beyond his own time. His biographical style set a precedent for later historians and biographers.
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Realm of Indulgence: Leisure, Pleasure and Passions in Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome is often represented as a den of luxury and pleasures, but is this true?
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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.
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Romans consumed 250 gallons of water per person daily: Why is this important for Modern Cities?
Water consumption in ancient Rome was a remarkable aspect of Roman engineering and urban planning.
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The Appian Way: Europe’s Most Travelled Road, is not a Modern Highway
The Appian Way, known as Via Appia in Latin, is one of the most famous ancient roads of Rome.