Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Civil War Era – Caesar
His Early Troubles Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general, politician and writer whose emergence marked a complete turnaround in the Roman state system from the rule of the Senate …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Civil War Era – The Main Individuals
This series of articles will try to explain the reasons for the fall of the Roman Republic and the establishment of the Roman Empire. It will use respectable sources and …
What did the Romans Think About Race and Identity?
The Roman Empire was a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, interacting with various groups through trade, conquest, and cultural exchange. Unlike modern concepts of race, Romans classified others based …
Roman Empire vs Han China: Who would have won that “alternate history” war?
Imagining a grand clash between the Roman Empire and Han China at their heights sparks curiosity. If these ancient powers could meet, each would bring unique strengths to the battlefield. …
Who Is The Third Roman Empire?
The concept of the “Third Rome” has fascinated historians and scholars for centuries. It refers to the idea that, after the fall of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires, a …
The Annihilation of Carthage: The Devastation of Rome’s Greatest Enemy
In the ancient world, Carthage was a profound powerhouse hailing from the shores of the Mediterranean. It originated as a Phoenician outpost around 814 BC and developed into a major …
Cato, the Filibuster, and the Death of the Republic
The world of ancient literature is a vast and fragmented puzzle, with much of its original brilliance lost to time. Only a small fraction of the works from Greece and …
Rome’s Forgotten Civil War
In ancient Rome, the concept of home was quite different from what we understand today. Aristocratic houses were bustling centers where family and slaves lived together, and where political and …
The Deaths of Romulus
The legendary tales of Romulus, as the founder of Rome, offer a captivating look into the origins of one of history’s greatest civilizations. While stories about him are shrouded in …
Did Ancient Rome and China Know About Each Other?
In the second century AD, the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty stood at opposite ends of the Silk Road, connected through trade routes that allowed goods to flow from …
Why Ancient Rome is Buried
Many people wonder why the ruins of ancient Rome lie deep beneath the modern city. Over the centuries, the level of the ground gradually climbed due to several natural and …
How did Roman Baths work?
For countless Romans, visiting the baths was an essential part of their daily routine, offering a place to relax, socialize, and even conduct business. These lavish facilities drew people from …
Three Forgotten Roman Megaprojects
Ancient Rome is remembered for its impressive engineering and monumental structures. Its empire stretched far and wide, and the Romans achieved feats that remain awe-inspiring even today. Their ability to …
Rome’s Mountain of Ancient Garbage
Millions of clay pots once carried olive oil from Hispania to Rome. These pots, known as amphorae, made their final journey to a massive dump on the city’s edge, forming …