Whispers of the Gods: Dark Magic and Curses of Ancient Rome
Magic in the ancient world was not seen as fiction but as an everyday part of life. People believed that unseen forces shaped their health, their crops, and even the outcome of …
The Battle of Naissus (268 AD): Rome’s Decisive Victory in the Gothic Wars
Intro The Battle of Naissus in 268 AD stands as one of the most decisive Roman victories during the Crisis of the Third Century, a time when the empire seemed …
What If Emperor Majorian Had Survived? The Lost Future of Rome
Majorian rose to power during one of the most unstable periods of the Western Roman Empire. Unlike many rulers of his age, he combined military skill with political discipline, earning …
The Sarmatians and Rome: 300 Years of Conflict and Alliance
Introduction The Sarmatians were one of the most significant nomadic peoples of antiquity, a confederation that emerged on the Pontic-Caspian steppe in the 3rd century BC. For centuries, they dominated …
The Alemanni: Rome’s Stubborn Foe on the Rhine
From the Roman Point of View For centuries, the Rhine was the northern edge of the Roman world, a river that divided the familiar order of cities, legions, and emperors …
The Franks — From Rhine Raiders to Rulers of Gaul
From Rome’s Perspective: The Rhine Frontier For the Romans, the Rhine frontier was a living scar: a line defended with forts, watchtowers, and patrols, but never entirely secure. Beyond the …
The Goths — The Fiercest Roman Enemies
The Romans’ View of the Goths For a Roman watching the slow waters of the Danube, the river was more than geography: it was the empire’s first line of defence. …
Dogs in Ancient Rome: Companions, Guardians, and Beloved Pets
Dogs played a familiar yet distinct role in the daily lives of people in ancient Rome. They appeared in art, literature, and daily routines, serving a wide range of purposes …
Beyond Rich and Poor: Life in Rome’s Middle Social Ranks
Roman society was sharply divided between the wealthy elite and the poor majority, yet a smaller group occupied a space in between. This segment showed signs of moderate prosperity, though …
Timgad: Rome’s Desert Jewel and Perfectly Preserved Colony
Timgad, located on the edge of the Sahara in modern Algeria, stands as one of the best-preserved examples of a Roman colony. Built during the reign of Emperor Trajan around 100 AD, …
The Last Roman Legion – Who Survived the Fall of Rome?
The Roman legions went through major changes as the empire weakened in the fourth and fifth centuries. Once the core of Roman power, these units became smaller, less uniform, and harder …
Narses: The Eunuch General Who Defeated the Ostrogoths
When people think of great Byzantine generals, names like Belisarius often come first. Yet, in the middle of the 6th century, another commander, seemingly the opposite of the ideal warrior, …
Belisarius: Byzantine Empire’s Greatest Military Genius
Belisarius is considered one of the most remarkable military commanders in history. He was a man who commanded the army and fought to restore the glory of Rome when most …
Top 5 Roman Themed Board Games: Part 2
In Part 1, we explored #5 Colosseum, #4 Trajan, and #3 The Republic of Rome. Now it’s time for the top two Roman themed board games — the games that …