The Newspaper of Ancient Rome
In ancient Rome, the movement of news and information played a crucial role in shaping society. When a senator named Catiline plotted against the government, it was the effective spread …
Crisis of the Third Century of the Roman Empire
For centuries, the Roman Empire experienced both moments of stability and times of crisis. Its early strength came from strong leadership, military power, and territorial growth, which helped the empire …
How did Rome become an Empire? – History of The Roman Empire (27 BC – 14 AD)
Gaius Octavius, who would later be known as Augustus, started life in a family with strong political and military ties. Even after losing his father at a young age, he …
How did Rome become Christian?
The Roman Empire faced many challenges during the third century, nearly collapsing from pressure on its borders and internal struggles. After years of turmoil, a period of more stable government …
The Mystery of the Last Roman Pagans
In the late second century, Christians were a small group within the Roman Empire, making up less than one percent of the population. This changed rapidly over the next two …
Forgotten Wars – The Roman Invasion of Arabia (26 BC)
As the Roman Empire expanded, it encountered many lands on the edges of its world. Arabia stood out as a remote and difficult region, divided into areas with deserts, fertile …
10 Foods That Fed The Roman Empire For Years (Not Pizza or Pasta)
Roman cuisine was built on practicality and resourcefulness. Rather than grand feasts, most people relied on simple foods such as porridge made from grains, hearty lentils, and basic breads. These …
What If Rome had discovered gunpowder?
Some of history’s most important discoveries have happened by accident. The invention of gunpowder began with people searching for something completely different: a potion for immortality. This event was not …
Inflation and the Fall of Rome
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 …
The Welfare Program that Fed a Million Romans
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 …
Every Roman GLADIATOR Class Explained
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 …
Sejanus: Almost the Roman Emperor
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 …
How Rome Conquered the Ancient Celts
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 …
When Greece Fell to Rome: The Battle of Cynoscephalae
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 …