Lucius Junius Brutus
Life:? – c. 509 BC Founder of the Republicby ‘Andraeus Papadopolus Dacicus Maximus’ According to Roman traditional history, Lucius Junius Brutus was the most important personality of the patrician “revolution” …
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Via Egnatia: The Ancient Roman Road Connecting East and West
Via Egnatia was a Roman road that started from the Adriatic Sea and went all the way to the Black Sea. Its remains could be seen in today’s Macedonia, Greece, …
Top 10 Roman Villains – True Evil or Just Propaganda?
Some people remain remembered in history as heroes and some do not. And Roman history is very rich, so choosing the Top 10 Roman villains is a hard job. Ancient …
Publius Clodius Pulcher: A Controversial Figure in Roman History
The life of Publius Clodius Pulcher, a notable Roman politician and demagogue of the late Roman Republic, is a riveting tale of ambition, scandal, and power. Born into a prominent …
Servilia Caepionis: The Influential Power Behind Roman Politics
Servilia Caepionis was a very important figure in the late Roman Republic. As the mother of Marcus Junius Brutus, one of Julius Caesar’s assassins, and the mistress of Caesar himself, …
Pharsalus: Decisive Battle of the Caesar-Pompey Conflict
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 …
Mark Antony: A Strategic Analysis of the Roman Leader’s Political Career
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 …
The Rape of Lucretia: Unpacking the Historical Significance
The Rape of Lucretia is a pivotal episode from ancient Roman history. It details a tragedy that played a critical role in the downfall of the Roman monarchy and the …
This is the spot where Julius Caesar was assassinated
Within the busy streets of Rome, amidst the whispers of history, lies a spot that thunders with the echoes of betrayal and power struggles of antiquity. “This is the spot …
Cato the Younger: The Stoic Defender of the Roman Republic
Who was Cato the Younger, and why does his legacy endure? Cato the Younger, a staunch defender of the Roman Republic, stands as an emblem of Stoic philosophy and republican …
Ancient Roman Sources
NAME PERIOD BACKGROUND & FAMOUS WORKS LANGUAGE Acts of Pilate early fourth century AD Forged documents circulated round the east of the empire by emperor Maximinus II Daia to discredit …
The Alliance between Marcus Antoninus and Cleopatra VII
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 …
Marcus Furius Camillus
Life: c. 446 – 365 BC “alter conditor Romae” by ‘Andraeus Papadopolus Dacicus Maximus’ Overview Marcus Furius Camillus was the most illustrious member of the family of Furia and is …
List of Roman Consuls by Year
Who Was Consul When by ‘Andraeus Papadopolus Dacicus Maximus‘ Note: the Roman numerals behind the names indicate how many times the specific individual has been in office. Note II: consuls …