Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Art of Poison in the Roman Empire
Poison in Rome was more than murder—it was myth, medicine, and metaphor. From household betrayals to imperial plots, it blurred the line between cure and crime.
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Rome’s Hidden Cruelties: Disturbing facts about the Roman Empire (Part 2)
From staged executions in the arena to poisonings in the palace and children sold into sex, the Roman Empire perfected violence as a tool of order. This isn’t just history—it’s a chilling anatomy of power, control, and the brutal cost of greatness.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Mistress of Rome: Servilia, Caesar, and the Politics of Passion
They whispered about her in marble halls—Servilia Caepionis, sister to Cato, mother to Brutus, lover to Caesar. The story of a woman whose silence echoed louder than a senator’s speech.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Rome’s Tastiest Obsession: The Red Mullet and the Price of Prestige
The Roman passion for red mullet drove them to pay fortunes to have this delicacy on their tables.
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Why did the Romans kill Jesus?
What was the real reason behind the execution of Jesus by the Romans?
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What are The Ides of March and Why are they Important?
The day that Julius Caesar was assassinated has left its mark on history's face.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Tiberius: Power, Paranoia, and Politics in Imperial Rome
Tiberius, Rome’s second emperor, was a ruler shaped by duty, suspicion, and an uneasy relationship with power. Unlike his predecessor Augustus, whose charisma and political acumen forged the foundations of the empire, Tiberius ruled with a more withdrawn and calculating approach
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Plutarch: A Greek Voice in the Heart of Rome
Plutarch, the Greek historian, biographer, and philosopher, wrote in an era when Rome dominated the Mediterranean world, yet his works found an eager audience among the very people who had conquered his homeland.
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The Colosseum: Rome's Arena of "Panis et Spectacula"
Towering over the heart of Rome, the Colosseum stands as a monumental proof to the ambition, engineering mastery, and brutal spectacles of the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Delving into the Details of the Gallic Wars of Julius Caesar
The Gallic Wars, a series of military campaigns waged by Gaius Julius Caesar between 58 and 50 BCE, stand as a critical chapter in both Roman and European history.
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69 CE: The Year of the Four Emperors
The Year of the Four Emperors (69 CE) is one of the most chaotic periods in Roman history, occurring after Emperor Nero's death and marking a transitional phase from the Julio-Claudian dynasty to the Flavian dynasty.
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Whispers on the Walls: Graffiti as a Voice of Ancient Rome
For tens of thousands of years, people have been leaving their marks on the walls. How was street art during the Empire perceived?
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Emperor Domitian: Tyrant or Reformer?
Emperor Domitian, who ruled Rome from 81 to 96 CE, is one of the most polarizing figures of the Roman Empire. Dismissed by many ancient writers as a tyrant and remembered for his strained relationship with the Senate, Domitian’s legacy is one of complexity and contradiction.
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From Soldier to Sovereign: The Rise and Reign of Vespasian
The final ruler during the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors, Vespasian established the Flavian dynasty, which governed the Roman Empire for 27 years.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Daily Bread of Rome: The Apple of Discord Between Romans and the Bakers
Bread was an essential part of the Roman diet, especially for the lower classes. It wasn’t just a staple but also reflected social status and culture, varying in type and quality depending on the person’s wealth and occupation.
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How did Romans Flood the Colosseum for Naval Battles in the Arena?
Were naumachiae actually held in the Colosseum? How did the Romans flood the arena to stage a naval battle?