Roman Empire Anecdotes
Untold Tales of Julius Caesar; His Secrets and Passions
Julius Caesar is an enormous figure of history and a man hated by many — but admired by everyone.
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 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
“Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant”. What did Gladiators actually say before fighting?
The phrase Hail Emperor, those who are about to die, salute you, was not actually used by the gladiators.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Julius Caesar: The Immortal Figure of the Roman Empire
Julius Caesar is one of the most powerful personalities of ancient history and a point of reference throughout the years.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Damnatio memoriae: Condemnation and Eradication in the Political Sphere of Rome
Damnatio memoriae was a process of erasing everything there was about a person that was harmful to the Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Messalina: Was she really the most dangerous woman of the Roman Empire?
Might be that Messalina was not what we think she was.
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.