Roman Empire Historical Facts
Cassius Dio’s Roman History: A Greek Perspective on the Empire
Cassius Dio, also known as Dio Cassius, was a notable Roman historian and senator of Greek origin who lived during the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Roman Army Veterans: Life After Service in Ancient Rome
The Roman army veterans were settling in conquered lands to Romanize the area and keep the situation under control.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The most Famous Roman Emperor Failed Assassination Attempts
The history of the Roman Empire is replete with assassination attempts, some of which failed and left intriguing tales of survival and intrigue.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Pliny the Younger: The 247 letters that helped shape our view of the Roman Empire
Pliny the Younger helped us shape our view of the Roman Empire, and all aspect of its life.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Locusta of Gaul: The Imperial Poisoner of Ancient Rome
Locusta was Rome’s most famous poisoner, employed by at least two different emperors, and an empress.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Red Mullet: Ancient Rome's Top Delicacy
The passion of the Romans about the red mullet fish, drove them to pay fortunes to have them on their table.
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 Timeless Appeal of Stoicism: From Ancient Rome to Today
Stoicism, lies in approaching life's challenges, emphasizing virtue, wisdom, and emotional resilience.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What are The Ides of March?
The Ides of March, occurring on March 15th, is a date deeply embedded in Roman history and collective memory.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death and Glory
The Colosseum in Rome, is one of the most amazing constructions, and an enduring symbol of the magnificence of the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Stories
Shadows Over Rome
A story of plot and intrigue that resulted in the assassination of one of the most iconic figures of the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Stories
Scandal in the Senate: Lucius' Bribes Exposed
In a revelation that shook the Roman Senate, confidential letters exposed Senator Lucius Quintus Maximus' vast web of corruption. Clandestine meetings, influential allies, and Rome's elite were all implicated in this scandal that threatened the Republic's core.
Roman Empire Stories
Beneath the Streets of Rome: Senator Falco's Riveting Quest for the Lost Emblem
In the catacombs beneath Rome, Senator Quintus Pompeius Sosius Falco faces trials of wit, strength, and morality to retrieve the lost scepter of Augustus. His journey, filled with guardians and riddles, becomes a beacon of Rome's enduring spirit.