Roman Empire Anecdotes
Testudo: The Military Formation that Lasted from Ancient Rome to Today
The testudo was a type of shield wall formation, commonly used by the Roman legions during battles.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The testudo was a type of shield wall formation, commonly used by the Roman legions during battles.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Suetonius' influence extends beyond his own time. His biographical style set a precedent for later historians and biographers.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The Roman army veterans were settling in conquered lands to Romanize the area and keep the situation under control.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Publius Cornelius Tacitus, commonly known as Tacitus, was a Roman historian and politician. He is widely considered one of the greatest Roman historians by modern scholars.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Damnatio memoriae was a process of erasing everything there was about a person that was harmful to the Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Naturalis Historia by Pliny the Elder is the world's first encyclopaedia.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Unbreakable glass is said to be a legendary invention of the Roman Empire
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Roman Empire planted the roots of what we call today Western Civilization
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Spartacus, set the stage for what would become one of the most significant uprisings against the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The religious landscape of ancient Rome was as vast and complex as the empire itself.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Praetorian Guard, an elite unit within the Imperial Roman Army, was established to serve as personal bodyguards to Roman emperors.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Colosseum in Rome, is one of the most amazing constructions, and an enduring symbol of the magnificence of the Roman Empire.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
The multifaceted use of urine in ancient Rome offers a glimpse into a society that was innovative and practical.