Roman Empire Historical Facts
Shaping a Legend: The Evolution of Trajan’s Reputation
Emperor Trajan, is remembered by history as one of Rome’s greatest leaders, who epitomized the ideals of a just and capable ruler.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Gracchi Brothers: Visionaries or Socialist Revolutionaries?
Who were Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, and why do their names resonate as pivotal figures in Roman history?
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Continence of Scipio: A Legacy of Clemency in Roman History and Art
The story of how Scipio Africanus came to be a protagonist in numerous pieces of art, is the perfect how-to, in building a persona that lasts through the ages.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Alexander the Great in Roman Thought: Hero, Rival, and Legend
How did the Romans see Alexander the Great? Were they influenced? What did they think about his personality? His military accomplishments? His life?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Cato the Elder and the Roman Spirit: Discipline, Duty, and the Fall of Carthage
Cato the Elder is a fascinating figure in Roman history, embodying the traditional Roman virtues of discipline, frugality, and loyalty to the Republic.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How Romans Viewed the Greeks: From Conquest to Cultural Fusion
The relationship between Romans and Greeks was complex, shaped by admiration, imitation, and a degree of tension.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Polybius: The Greek True Admirer, of the Roman Empire
Although Greek, Polybius is best known for his work The Histories, which covers the rise of the Roman Republic and its domination over the Mediterranean world, particularly focusing on the period between 264 and 146 BCE.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Consuls in Ancient Rome: A Pillar of Republican Governance
The consul was one of the highest elected political offices in the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire.
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
How did the Romans shave? A look into men's grooming rituals
Shaving in Ancient Rome, was a painful and time-consuming process, but Romans were obsessed with hair removal for the whole body.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Battle of Cannae: Rome's Darkest Day
The battle of Cannae, the darkest moment of the Roman Empire and the greatest death toll in its history.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Who was the best Roman warrior? Scipio Africanus: A man who never lost a battle.
Scipio Africanus: The greatest warrior of the Roman Empire.