Roman Empire Historical Facts
Damnatio memoriae: Condemnation and Eradication in the Political Sphere of Rome
Damnatio memoriae was a process of erasing everything there was about a person that was harmful to the Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Praetorian Guard: Rome’s elite bodyguards
The Praetorian Guard, an elite unit within the Imperial Roman Army, was established to serve as personal bodyguards to Roman emperors.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Gemonian Stairs: Rome's spot of mourning and execution
The Gemonian Stairs became synonymous to death and humiliation for the Roman Empire's enemies and criminals.