The Battle of Actium was a naval battle that took place on September 2, 31 BC, off the western coast of Greece. It was fought between the forces of Octavian, later known as Augustus …
Roman entertainment was an important part of the daily life of a regular Roman pupil. Almost every Roman went to spectacles. We all know the main ways of Eoman entertainment …
The wealthiest Romans were not only figures of immense financial power but also key players in shaping the course of history. Their fortunes, built through a combination of shrewd investments, …
Pharsalus marks the site of a pivotal battle in ancient times. In 48 BC, two of Rome’s most formidable leaders, Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great, clashed in Greece near …
Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of Egypt, remains one of history’s most intriguing figures. Born into the Ptolemaic dynasty that had ruled Egypt for centuries, she ascended to the throne …
Mark Antony, a figure etched in the annals of Roman history, stands as a testament to the complexities of political and military leadership during a transformative period. Born into a …
by Javier Rodriguez The intellectual prestige of the Greek world was consolidated through the Hellenistic libraries, mainly the library of Alexandria and the one of Pergamum. The first became the greatest …
by Andrew Mason What was the basis for the alliance behind those two great personalities of antiquity, Marcus Antoninus (Antony) and Cleopatra VII? What drew them together and what were …
The Roman Navy was always considered an inferior arm and was strictly under army control. But already during the First Punic War, Rome proved itself capable of launching a fleet …
Period: AD 326 – 1453 Byzantium had first been reconstructed in the time of Septimius Severus not just as a Roman city, but modelled on Rome itself, on and around …
This is an attempt at a list of the major battles and military incidents to have taken place in the course of Roman history: YEAR PLACE WINNERS (Commander) LOSERS (Commander) …
Life: 63 BC – 14 AD Augustus’s Character and Appearance The future emperor Augustus was born into an equestrian family as Gaius Octavius in Rome on 23 September 63 BC. …
Period: 123 – 23 BC The story of the late Roman republic is essentially a tragic one. Yet the various causes for the demise of the republic are far from …
