Rome in 4 Days – Day 2
Rome in 4 Days – The Day We Became Saints After our first day in Rome, you might think we would wake up early and immediately continue exploring the Eternal …
Exclusive: Archeologists explain a recently discovered 4th-century Roman imperial bath
In an exclusive interview with Roman-Empire.net, the archaeologists behind the discovery reveal how a search for a possible imperial tomb led instead to the remarkable discovery of a private Roman …
Hadrian’s Love Life
Hadrian ruled one of the most powerful empires the ancient world had ever known. He travelled farther than almost any Roman emperor, commanded armies, transformed the appearance of Rome, and …
Pyrrhus (~319-272 BC): Famous Greek King Who Fought Rome
By the beginning of the 3rd century BC, Rome had become the dominant power in much of Italy. City after city had fallen under its influence, and the Roman Republic …
Visiting Hadrian’s Wall in 2026? Guide to an amazing journey
Imagine standing on a windswept ridge in northern England, looking across green valleys and rolling hills. A long stone wall follows the contours of the landscape, disappearing over the next …
King Arthur was Roman? Extraordinary Theory
For centuries, King Arthur has stood somewhere between history and legend. The stories describe a great warrior who defended Britain, defeated enemies, and became one of the most famous figures …
Publius Ventidius: A Slave Who Was Awarded a Triumph in 38 BC
In 89 BC, a young man entered Rome in chains. He was a captive from Picenum, one of the Italian regions that had rebelled against Rome during the Social War. …
The Lost Church of Nicaea Foud? The First Council – 325 AD
For more than 1,700 years, one of the most important gatherings in the history of the Roman world has had a missing address. In AD 325, bishops from across the …
Roman Wedding 101: Ancient Rituals and Secret Details Exposed
Imagine a wedding day in ancient Rome. The house is busy from early morning. Relatives and friends have gathered, preparations are underway, and the bride is dressed in clothing that …
Alaric: The Legendary King Who Conquered Rome in 410
On 24 August AD 410, something happened that had seemed almost impossible for centuries. The gates of Rome opened to a Gothic army. For centuries, Rome had not been captured …
1,700-Year-Old Coin Reveals the Story of Roman Britain
A 1,700-Year-Old Coin Reveals the Story of Roman Britain It was a small silver coin, lying quietly beneath the English countryside, and it had probably been there for more than …
When the Danube Falls: The Roman World Emerging From the River
When the Danube Falls: The Roman World Emerging From the River For ages, the Danube hid a Roman bridge. Then, in the summer of 2026, the river became so low …
Colosseum: The History of Preservation
The History of Preserving the Colosseum The Colosseum has survived earthquakes, fires, abandonment, stone robbers, medieval builders, pollution, and finally, millions of visitors. Luckily, it was built for large crowds. …
How Roman Sites Were Destroyed: From Treasure Hunters to War
The Romans Built It. Then Centuries of People Destroyed It Piece by Piece There are few things more frustrating for an archaeologist than finding a hole where something important used …