7 Most Famous Ancient Roman Temples
Regarding ancient civilizations, the Roman Empire stands out as one of the most enduring legacies in world history. Expansion and development were two major themes that defined Roman culture, leading …
Top 10 Best Gladiator Names and Their Roles
You may have heard quite a few gladiator names throughout the years. In ancient Rome, gladiators were professional fighters who entertained the Roman public by engaging in combat with each …
Sol Invictus: Unraveling the Sun-Kissed Enigma of Rome
Cloaked in the dawn’s golden robe, there stands an entity that once held the heartstrings of the Roman Empire: Sol, the venerated god of the sun. We don’t merely delve …
Galatians Syndrome Symbolism: Blade Runner 2049
Introduction As the haunting echoes of the future drift through the dystopian landscape of Blade Runner 2049, one cannot help but be captivated by the intricate symbolism embedded within the …
[Review] “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” Book by Edward Gibbon
The Roman Empire itself was formed on the legacy of earlier cultures, and it had a long-lasting and vast territorial influence on a wide range of cultural features, including political …
Top 5 Roman Mythology Books
Roman mythology has been significantly influenced by Greek mythology due to Rome’s geographical location and its expansion. However, Roman mythology still is significantly different and has particular demarcations that sets …
Which modern day countries did the Roman Empire cover? [Map]
Above is the map of the fullest possible extent of the empire, including eventually abandoned German territories up to the Elbe river, the temporary Dacian, as well as the Armenian …
The Eruption of Mount Krakatoa (AD 535)
You may have heard about a more recent eruption of Mount Kratatoa in 1883 but there has been one major eruption during Roman Empire. In 535 AD Mount Krakatoa (in …
Discover the World of Asterix the Gaul: A Journey with the Legendary Asterix
The Asterix Phenomenon Asterix the Gaul must be Europe’s favourite comic book hero. On a global scale he may only be forced into second place by a rather famous American …
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 …
Roman Empire Map: Unveiling Its Vast Territory
Roman Empire Map This map of ancient Rome shows the vast territory it covered. At the time of Emperor Trajan’s death in 117 AD, the Roman Empire was the largest …
The Top Roman Achievements
The Empire Naturally one of the most obvious roman achievements of the Romans was their vast empire, which spread over three continents. It lasted for a long, long time. From …
The Most Impressive Roman Buildings of the Ancient Empire
There are quite a few impressive Roman buildings still standing today. Perhaps more than any other civilization the Romans are famed for their incredible architecture. There appeared almost no limit …