Roman Empire News
Constantine’s Arch Damaged by Lightning: Are Monuments Ready for Climate Change?
The Arch of Constantine was damaged by a lightning strike, raising concerns about how well ancient monuments are prepared for climate disasters.
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 Historical Facts
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What were the Funeral Rites and Rituals of Ancient Rome?
Roman funerary practices were deeply rooted in the culture and beliefs of ancient Rome and evolved over time. They were influenced by the Romans' views on the afterlife, social status, and religious rituals.
Roman Empire News
The Roman Meaning behind Zuckerberg’s Sculpture for his Wife, Priscilla
Mark Zuckerberg revives Roman tradition with a sculpture of his wife, blending historical admiration with personal tribute in a public display.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Gladiatrix: Scent of a Woman, in the Arena
Female gladiators, known as "gladiatrices," were a relatively rare phenomenon in ancient Rome compared to their male counterparts, but they did exist and played a significant role in the spectacle of gladiatorial combat.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Trajan’s Market: The first ever Shopping Mall was built in Ancient Rome
The markets of Trajan, a magnificent construction of the Roman times, was the equivalent of today's shopping complexes.
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
Rome’s most Famous Women: The Empire’s Feminine Side
Women of ancient Rome that managed to distinguish themselves from the rest. Women of power and fame.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pompeii the day Vesuvius erupted: From Prosperity to Ashes
The day Pompeii disappeared under the ashes of Vesuvius, as described through history.
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
Which Gods did the Ancient Romans worship?
The religious landscape of ancient Rome was as vast and complex as the empire itself.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Roman Senate. Unveiling the power and intrigue behind the most powerful body of the Roman Empire.
The Roman Senate, the esteem body of the Roman Empire that wielded significant influence over public finances, military endeavors, and foreign relations.