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Roman Empire Historical Facts

Polybius and the Architecture of Roman Power

A hostage in Rome, yet a historian of freedom—Polybius interpreted the Republic not just as a Greek admirer, but as a thinker who mapped its power, structure, and fate with piercing clarity.

Roman Empire Historical Facts

Does the Word ‘Salary’ Derive from Salt? What is the Connection with Roman Soldiers?

Salt and salary are often linked to Roman soldiers, but historical records reveal a different understanding of military pay in ancient Rome.

Roman Empire Historical Facts

The Spiraling Legacy of Trajan's Column: Art, Propaganda, and Power

Trajan's Column is an iconic piece of Roman art and architecture, rich with historical, artistic, and cultural significance.

Roman Empire Historical Facts

We Researched the Roman Empire‘s Presence in the Orient: Here is What we Found

The Roman Empire left a notable architectural and cultural footprint in the East, where Roman monuments, cities, and even temples still stand as remnants of its reach.

Roman Empire Anecdotes

Villa Jovis: The Secret Lair for the Dark Pleasures of an Old Emperor

A luxurious villa in Capri is said to be the place where an emperor spent the last ten years of his reign, involved in sexual activities that would satisfy his disturbed imagination

Roman Empire Anecdotes

The Insulae: The Apartment Buildings of Ancient Romans

The insulae of the Roman Empire are a fascinating reflection of Roman architectural innovation and urban planning.

Roman Empire Anecdotes

Did Ancient Romans Exercise to Keep Fit?

The idea that exercise and physical activity are beneficial is not a recent discovery; it has been recognized and practiced for thousands of years.

Roman Empire Historical Facts

Born in the Purple: Τhe Ιmperial Color of the Roman Empire

Purple, in the context of the Roman Empire, was not merely a color; it was a symbol of power, nobility, and divine sanction.

Roman Empire Historical Facts

Romans consumed 250 gallons of water per person daily: Why is this important for Modern Cities?

Water consumption in ancient Rome was a remarkable aspect of Roman engineering and urban planning.

Roman Empire Historical Facts

The Largest Temple of the Roman world: The Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek

The Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, also known as Heliopolis Syriaca, is a massive Roman temple and known as the largest of its kind in the Roman Empire.

Roman Empire Anecdotes

Mad Honey Warfare: How King Mithridates Poisoned Pompey’s Legions

King Mithridates VI of Pontus is often credited with using a unique form of biological warfare involving "mad honey" against the forces of Pompey the Great.