Rome’s Mountain of Ancient Garbage
Millions of clay pots once carried olive oil from Hispania to Rome. These pots, known as amphorae, made their final journey to a massive dump on the city’s edge, forming …
Nero: Rome’s Antichrist
In the year 54 AD, a dramatic shift occurred in the Roman Empire as a 16-year-old boy took on the role of emperor. This young man, Nero, soon became known …
Why Rome Actually Crucified Jesus
Good Friday is an opportunity to explore the complex history surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. This day is often seen in a very straightforward way, but there’s much more when …
Why Didn’t the Roman Empire Industrialize?
Imagine a world where the might of the Roman Empire lingered indefinitely. During its prime, Rome dominated vast lands, reaching from Portugal to Persia. Many wonder if the empire could …
Why didn’t Roman Emperors build Pyramids?
The Great Pyramid of Giza, a monumental construction by Pharaoh Khufu in the 27th century BC, stands as a testament to ancient engineering. With its vast scale, built from millions …
How much Gold did the Romans have – and where is it now?
Gold plays a vital role in our lives today, often hidden in plain sight. It’s present in many of our everyday electronic devices, like smartphones, due to its excellent properties …
The 6 Most Valuable Roman Treasures Ever Discovered
Dr. Garrett Ryan introduces a captivating exploration of Roman treasures, focusing on their worth through the lens of bullion value. Instead of assessing artistic significance, he ranks these treasures based …
VIRIATHUS: The Lusitanian shepherd that defied the MIGHTY Roman Empire
Long ago, during the Roman Empire’s height, there lived a group on the Iberian Peninsula known as the Lusitanians. Often overlooked in history, this Celtic warrior society posed a significant …
Lead poisoning in Ancient Rome – did they know?
Lead played a significant role in Roman society, shaping daily life and even influencing their infrastructure. The Romans relied on lead for constructing aqueducts and plumbing systems that brought water …
Augustus: How Rome’s First Emperor Shaped the Empire’s Future
In the annals of Roman history, few figures stand out as prominently as Octavian, later known as Augustus. His ascension to power marked the end of the Roman Republic and …
The Roman Cults that Rivaled Christianity
In the ancient world, the sun held a divine status, revered by both Greeks and Romans. Greeks worshipped it as Helios, who journeyed across the sky each day. In Roman …
History of the Illyrians – A Journey Through Ancient History
The Illyrians, often overshadowed by their Greek and Roman counterparts, were a vibrant collection of tribes with a rich history in the ancient Balkan peninsula. These tribes first appeared in …
Why Scotland and Sri Lanka use Roman Law
Roman law has had a far-reaching impact, continuing to shape legal systems worldwide. With its roots in ancient Rome, it developed in tandem with the Roman State. After the fall …
Why didn’t Alexander the Great conquer Rome?
During the 4th century BC, Greece was a patchwork of city-states and kingdoms tangled in rivalries. Philip II of Macedon took advantage of this to expand significantly, gaining influence over …