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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Convivium: How the Romans Turned Dinner into a Display of Power
They didn’t just dine—they performed. The Roman convivium was a spectacle of power, where food, posture, and even the furniture spoke volumes about wealth, status, and control. To eat was to assert who you were—and who you weren’t.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
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 Historical Facts
The Gemonian Stairs: Rome's Spot of Mourning and Execution
The Gemonian Stairs became synonymous to death and humiliation for the Roman Empire's enemies and criminals.
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 Historical Facts
Tacitus: The Chronicler of Rome’s Moral Decline
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: 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
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 Shadow of the Dagger: Assassinations of Roman Emperors
Throughout the Roman Empire's history, numerous emperors met their end not in battle or from natural causes but by the hands of assassins.