Introducion Publius Cornelius Tacitus stands among the greatest Roman historians. A man of letters, law, and politics, Tacitus was not just chronicling events—he was dissecting the soul of Rome. Living …
Introduction Titus Livius, better known simply as Livy, stands among the most influential historians of ancient Rome. Writing during a transformative era—from the collapse of the Roman Republic to the …
Who Were the Carthaginians? For centuries, Carthage stood in the imagination of historians and the public alike as the exotic, defiant foe of ancient Rome — a seafaring civilization founded …
Caesar’s Death The leaders of the conspiracy against Caesar were former Pompey’s soldiers Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus, and they were joined by Caesar’s men led by Decimus …
Caesar and Rome During the Civil War Before the dictatorship and even during the civil war, upon entering the city, Caesar began his work on the reorganization of the Roman …
Caesar in Greece Propaganda in this war brought great results, starting with Caesar’s gentle treatment of prisoners after Corfinium, and the release of the army in Spain, and ending with …
Inflation is not just a modern concern. It has been around for thousands of years, shaping economies in ways that are still felt today. Looking at how the Romans handled …
In the ancient world, the city of Rome stood out for its enormous population. While most other cities had just a few thousand people, Rome was home to about a …
Gladiator classes in ancient Rome developed over time, with each class reflecting different cultures and fighting techniques. These gladiators were matched against each other to create exciting and strategic battles for …
In the early years of the Roman Empire, political power often shifted rapidly and was sometimes secured through unconventional means. One man, Lucius Aelius Sejanus, stands out as someone who …
In the centuries before Rome’s rise to power, the Celtic peoples controlled much of continental Europe. They were fierce warriors and had even sacked Rome, marking one of the darkest …
The people of Scotasa faced constant bad weather and empty streets as larger forces gathered near their city. Life was unsettled, with children playing at being heroes like Alexander the …
When thinking about Roman emperors, people often remember names like Caesar or Augustus. Outside of Europe, though, views on Rome can look very different. In the Arab world, the Eastern …
Wealth among the elite in ancient Rome reached levels that are hard to imagine today. Some individuals owned thousands of slaves, massive herds of cattle, and enormous estates. Their money …
