Roman Empire News
10 Best Roman Movies to Watch, Ranked
From arena spectacles to political intrigue, satire and scientific inquiry, ten Roman films earn their places in our countdown for different reasons.
Roman Empire News
10 Best Roman Series to Watch, Ranked
Palace plots, chariot races and spectacularly bad decisions: our countdown ranks ten Roman series for your next binge, from gritty drama to irreverent comedy.
Roman Empire News
I’m a Roman Empire Nerd: Spartacus back to Netflix is a Historical Nightmare
Netflix’s revival of Spartacus will thrill fans of gladiatorial drama. For history-minded viewers, though, the series remains a stylized fiction that recasts a fragmentary past into soap-operatic certainties.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Rome’s Hidden Cruelties: Disturbing facts about the Roman Empire (Part 1)
Behind Rome’s triumphal arches and marble forums lay a society built on domination. From infanticide and slavery to crucifixion and medical exploitation, cruelty was not an aberration—it was structure. This is the side of the empire history rarely glorifies.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
From Toga to Today: How Ancient Rome Still Echoes Through Modern Culture
From marble forums to Hollywood sets, the legacy of Ancient Rome continues to echo across today’s cultural landscape. In many ways, Rome never truly fell—it was reimagined.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Crassus: The Wealthiest Man in History was Roman
Known as the richest man in Rome, Crassus amassed an almost mythical fortune through a combination of shrewd investments, calculated risks, and, some would argue, ruthless opportunism.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Spartacus: The Gladiator Who Defied Rome
Who was Spartacus beyond the legend? Was he a visionary freedom fighter, or simply a desperate man driven by the brutal realities of slavery? A tale of courage, ambition, and the unrelenting human spirit that continues to captivate imaginations two millennia later.
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
Maximinus Thrax: How did a Barbarian Giant, Become Roman Emperor?
Maximinus Thrax, also known as Maximinus I, was a Roman emperor who reigned from 235 to 238 CE, marking the beginning of the Crisis of the Third Century.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Appian Way: Europe’s Most Travelled Road, is not a Modern Highway
The Appian Way, known as Via Appia in Latin, is one of the most famous ancient roads of Rome.