Roman Empire Anecdotes
Did Ovid Change the Greek Medusa Myth Forever?
Ovid did not invent Medusa, but he gave her myth a powerful new shape: beauty, violation, punishment, snakes, and the making of a monster.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Roman Soldier's Shield that Never Returned Home
Discovered beneath the ruins of Dura-Europos, a group of painted Roman shields preserves rare evidence of military equipment, artistic practice, and frontier life on Rome’s eastern edge shortly before the city’s destruction in 256 CE.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How did the Roman Army Evolve through the Ages?
The Roman army was not just a military force; it was the backbone of Rome’s rise to dominance and the foundation of its vast empire.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Testudo: The Military Formation that Lasted from Ancient Rome to Today
The testudo was a type of shield wall formation, commonly used by the Roman legions during battles.