Narses: The Eunuch General Who Defeated the Ostrogoths
When people think of great Byzantine generals, names like Belisarius often come first. Yet, in the middle of the 6th century, another commander, seemingly the opposite of the ideal warrior, …
Belisarius: Byzantine Empire’s Greatest Military Genius
Belisarius is considered one of the most remarkable military commanders in history. He was a man who commanded the army and fought to restore the glory of Rome when most …
Top 5 Roman Themed Board Games: Part 2
In Part 1, we explored #5 Colosseum, #4 Trajan, and #3 The Republic of Rome. Now it’s time for the top two Roman themed board games — the games that …
Top 5 Roman Board Games: Part 1
Roman board games are another product of our fascination with their culture. Roman history has inspired more than just epic films, historical documentaries. Many people, including me, love to entertain …
Europa Universalis: Rome – Strategy, History, and the Glory of the Republic
Intro Long before Paradox Interactive became famous for Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis IV, there was an ambitious project that dared to bring the grand strategy formula into the ancient …
Imperator Rome – Paradox’s Most Ambitious (and Misunderstood) Grand Strategy Game
When Imperator Rome launched in April 2019, expectations were sky-high. Paradox Interactive, the Swedish studio behind genre-defining titles like Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis, was finally taking on the classical …
Imperium Romanum & Grand Ages: Rome – Forgotten Gems of Roman Strategy Gaming
In the world of Roman-themed strategy games, titles like Caesar III and Rome: Total War tend to dominate the conversation. But for those who looked just beyond the obvious classics, …
Rome: Total War – The Strategy Game That Let You Conquer the Ancient World
For fans of ancient Rome, Rome: Total War wasn’t just a game — it was a portal to the past. Released in 2004 by Creative Assembly, this ambitious title became …
Caesar Game Series: A Legendary City-Building Journey
For those who love ancient Rome, there is one game series that has delivered such an immersive, educational, and oddly nostalgic experience as the Caesar game series. To be honest, …
Aeneas: The Trojan Hero Who Founded Rome’s Destiny
In all the myths of the empire, few figures are as important —and as fascinating—as Aeneas. Known as the pious warrior who fled the burning ruins of Troy to start …
Sallust: Rome’s Fierce Chronicler of Corruption and Decline
In the dying days of the Roman Republic, as civil wars tore the state apart and the old values decayed under the weight of ambition and greed, one voice rose …
Cassius Dio: The Senator Who Chronicled the Rise and Fall of Rome
Introduction: The Voice of an Empire Among the many historians of ancient Rome, Cassius Dio holds a special place. He wasn’t a writer who read and worked with old records—he …
Who Was Suetonius? The Biographer Who Revealed Rome’s Emperors
Introduction – Meet the man who revealed the emperors’ private lives Long before tabloids, before paparazzi, and even before Tacitus’ sharp political commentary, there was Suetonius. He was Rome’s original …
Blood in the Arena: The Pompeii Gladiator Riot of 59 AD
When Games Turned to Blood The amphitheater of Pompeii once rang with the cheers of eager spectators, the clang of swords, and the cries of wounded gladiators. But in 59 …