Roman Empire Historical Facts
Fury on Wheels: The Legendary Chariot Races of Ancient Rome
Chariot racing was one of the most popular and enduring spectacles in ancient Rome, captivating audiences for centuries.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Roman Army Veterans: Life After Service in Ancient Rome
The Roman army veterans were settling in conquered lands to Romanize the area and keep the situation under control.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Consuls in Ancient Rome: A Pillar of Republican Governance
The consul was one of the highest elected political offices in the Roman Republic and later 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
Arminius: From friend of Rome, to German Leader at the Teutoburg Forest Battle
Over the centuries, Arminius and the battle of the Teutoburg Forest have left their footprint in history.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Rome’s most Famous Women: The Empire’s Feminine Side
Women of ancient Rome that managed to distinguish themselves from the rest. Women of power and fame.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why did the Romans execute Jesus?
What was the real reason behind the execution of Jesus by the Romans?
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 Anecdotes
Aurora Borealis in Roman Culture: Beliefs about the Northern Lights
How did ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks understand The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis?
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Have Romans discovered an indestructible glass?
Unbreakable glass is said to be a legendary invention of the Roman Empire
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Red Mullet: Ancient Rome's Top Delicacy
The passion of the Romans about the red mullet fish, drove them to pay fortunes to have them on their table.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What was the Roman Empire? A brief history
The Roman Empire planted the roots of what we call today Western Civilization
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Praetorian Guard: Rome’s elite bodyguards
The Praetorian Guard, an elite unit within the Imperial Roman Army, was established to serve as personal bodyguards to Roman emperors.