Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Tragic Philosopher: Seneca the Younger’s Journey Through Stoicism and Politics
Seneca the Younger, a towering figure of the Roman intellectual world, lived a life filled with paradoxes.
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 Anecdotes
The Remarkable Survival of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: A Historical Overview
How have “Meditations” or better yet” To himself”, the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius survived through the centuries?
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Laudatio Turiae, a 2,100 years old Love Letter
Laudatio Turiae ("In praise of Turia") is a tombstone engraved with a carved epitaph that is a husband's eulogy of his wife.
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
Faustina the Younger: From Imperial Daughter to Deified Empress
Faustina the Younger, also known as Annia Galeria Faustina Minor, was a prominent Roman empress in the 2nd century CE.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Roman Coins and The Monetary System of the Roman Empire
The Roman monetary system, how was it working and what were the types of Roman coins and their evolution.
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 Anecdotes
Things about Marcus Aurelius you might not know
Marcus Aurelius is famous as a Roman emperor and writer but there are aspects of his life not known by most people.