Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Ancient Blueprint Behind Every Modern Stadium
What survives now is only the emptiness of a vast space, yet it carries the weight of a city’s anticipation and the memory of its most restless hours.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
From Circus Maximus to Amazon: The Real Story of Scorpus
Scorpus, star of the Greens, won 2,048 races before dying in his twenties. Celebrated by Martial and mourned by Rome, he rose from servile origins to become the darling of the Circus Maximus — a legend forged in speed, danger, and the roar of the crowd.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Marcus Terentius Varro: The Polymath who catalogued the Roman Civilization
Marcus Terentius Varro sought to catalogue Rome itself — its language, gods, customs, and farms. From etymology to agriculture, his vast writings preserved the memory of a people whose strength lay in mixture, tradition, and resilience.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Does the Word ‘Salary’ Derive from Salt? What is the Connection with Roman Soldiers?
Salt and salary are often linked to Roman soldiers, but historical records reveal a different understanding of military pay in ancient Rome.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Romulus and Remus: The Legendary Founders of Rome
The myth of Romulus and Remus is central to Rome's legendary origins and is rich with symbolism, political significance, and historical interpretations.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Emperor Domitian: Tyrant or Reformer?
Emperor Domitian, who ruled Rome from 81 to 96 CE, is one of the most polarizing figures of the Roman Empire. Dismissed by many ancient writers as a tyrant and remembered for his strained relationship with the Senate, Domitian’s legacy is one of complexity and contradiction.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Sallust: Details on the Historian of Roman Elite and the Republic’s Decline
Sallust, one of Rome’s earliest and most profound historians, offers an intense and critical perspective on the decline of the Roman Republic.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
August Super Moon is coming. How did Romans “see” the Moon?
The moon's influence was acknowledged and respected in various aspects of Roman life.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Fury on Wheels: The Legendary Chariot Races of Ancient Rome
Chariot racing was one of the most popular and enduring spectacles in ancient Rome, captivating audiences for centuries.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Vestal Virgins: Keepers of Rome's Eternal Flame and Protectors of the State
The Vestal Virgins were guarding Rome’s sacred flame keeping the state safe.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What truly happened with the Sabine Women?
The story of the abduction of the Sabine women is part of the Roman Mythology, which especially during the Renaissance was a loved topic of expression.