Interest in Ancient Rome remains strong, as shown by recurring Google Trends spikes around the Roman Empire and high visitor numbers at the British Museum, including Roman-themed exhibitions. So, if …
The Roman army is well-known for its strength and discipline, but what happened to soldiers who broke the rules? When Roman soldiers misbehaved or committed crimes, they faced a variety …
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In this video, we take a look at a recently translated letter from a Roman soldier named Aurelius Polion to his family in Egypt. The letter reveals the deep sadness …
Here is an amazing video from History in 3D. Here is a brief description from them: “Our goal is to create the most extensive, detailed and accurate virtual 3D reconstruction …
In one of the most intriguing episodes from the colorful life of Julius Caesar, the young Roman found himself at the mercy of pirates. As a young aristocrat, Caesar was …
Crixus, a name entwined with the legend of the Third Servile War, stands out in history as one of the most notable leaders of the gladiator uprising against the Roman …
Credit: Scholasticus_ Recipe (Apicius 6.8.11): “pullum quoques iure hoc: liquamine oleo uino fasciculum porri coriandri satureiae: cum coctus fuerit teres piper; nucleos ciatos duos et ius de suo sibi subfundis …
The Roman calendar’s approach to leap years was like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces, blindfolded, and one hand tied behind their back. Initially, they had a system …
The Roman Empire, a beacon of power and civilization, was steered by a series of emperors whose reigns defined the course of history. Their legacies, ranging from the heights of …
Among the myriad of historical landmarks in York, England, none speaks quite as eloquently to the resilience of the past as the ancient Roman fortifications that still stand today. In …
Amid the vast expanse of history’s innovative marvels sits a compelling anomaly, one that seemingly defies the technological continuum of its time. Less than 5% of the ocean floor has …
Among the cobbled lanes and ancient edifices of Rome lies a monument steeped in history, the Scipios family tomb. This historical patrician burial site has stood as a silent witness …
Step back into an era where the confluence of luxury, wellness, and social gathering was encapsulated perfectly within the walls of Roman bath culture. Today, this fond reminiscence of ancient …
