Why the Romans Never Conquered Scandinavia
The Roman Empire expanded across vast territories, yet it never advanced into the northern lands of Scandinavia. This region, made up of rugged terrain, dense forests, and a harsh climate, …
The Roman Empire expanded across vast territories, yet it never advanced into the northern lands of Scandinavia. This region, made up of rugged terrain, dense forests, and a harsh climate, …
Intro Long before Paradox Interactive became famous for Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis IV, there was an ambitious project that dared to bring the grand strategy formula into the ancient …
Many modern cities like London, Paris, and Milan can trace their roots back to the Roman Empire, which built a vast urban network stretching from Britain to Syria. While some …
Life in ancient Rome during the third century was full of challenges and uncertainty. People faced political instability, economic troubles, and frequent threats from both inside and outside the Empire. …
When Imperator Rome launched in April 2019, expectations were sky-high. Paradox Interactive, the Swedish studio behind genre-defining titles like Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis, was finally taking on the classical …
In the world of Roman-themed strategy games, titles like Caesar III and Rome: Total War tend to dominate the conversation. But for those who looked just beyond the obvious classics, …
For fans of ancient Rome, Rome: Total War wasn’t just a game — it was a portal to the past. Released in 2004 by Creative Assembly, this ambitious title became …
For those who love ancient Rome, there is one game series that has delivered such an immersive, educational, and oddly nostalgic experience as the Caesar game series. To be honest, …
The Roman Empire faced many challenges as it expanded across the Mediterranean, often clashing with strong and independent peoples. Among these were the Illyrians, a group whose homeland was rich …
In the late summer of 1347, merchant ships traveled between key trade ports in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Among these stops was Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman …
In all the myths of the empire, few figures are as important —and as fascinating—as Aeneas. Known as the pious warrior who fled the burning ruins of Troy to start …
The Western Roman Empire faced a series of challenges after the sack of Rome. This event greatly weakened the empire’s stability and hurt the reputation of its leaders. As control …
In early 214 BC, Hannibal was still a significant threat in Southern Italy, despite facing a shortage of resources and support from Carthage. His experienced army had outmaneuvered the Romans …
In the dying days of the Roman Republic, as civil wars tore the state apart and the old values decayed under the weight of ambition and greed, one voice rose …