Barbarians vs Rome: Why the Empire Was Already Dead
The Western Roman Empire faced a series of challenges after the sack of Rome. This event greatly weakened the empire’s stability and hurt the reputation of its leaders. As control …
Battle of Tarentum 212 BC – Hannibal’s Campaign in Italy
In early 214 BC, Hannibal was still a significant threat in Southern Italy, despite facing a shortage of resources and support from Carthage. His experienced army had outmaneuvered the Romans …
The Roman Army’s Craziest Battle Tactics
The Roman army was known for its outstanding organization and creative battle tactics. Soldiers trained for discipline and precision, using methods that often caught their enemies by surprise. Formations like …
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 …
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 …
Why couldn’t The Romans Conquer Scythia? | Who were the Scythians?
The Scythian Empire was once a powerful force that stretched across large parts of Eurasia. Known for their skill in warfare, especially on horseback, the Scythians were fierce fighters who …
How Roman trade with India made the Empire rich
Trade between the Mediterranean and the East played a key role in the growth and wealth of early empires. Egypt, positioned between regions, became a major link for goods moving …
Military Reforms of Augustus
During the shift from the Roman Republic to the Empire, the Roman military went through many important changes. After the civil wars and the rise of Augustus, the Roman army …
Roman Legion Against Macedonian Phalanx
After their victory over Carthage, the Romans shifted their focus to the powerful kingdoms that grew from Alexander the Great’s empire. These new challenges saw Roman legions face off against …
Battle of Ecnomus (256 BC) – Largest Naval Battle in History
During the First Punic War, Rome and Carthage clashed in a massive naval battle near Ecnomus. With hundreds of warships and almost 300,000 men involved, this fight stands out as …
How Drusus Formed Rome’s Germanic Frontier
In our exploration of the Julio-Claudian Emperors, we turn our attention to Nero Claudius Drusus, a significant figure whose early accomplishments helped shape Roman history. Drusus’ journey began in a …
Why couldn’t the Romans conquer Scotland?
Julius Agricola is remembered in history for his bold attempt to conquer Caledonia, an area that makes up much of modern Scotland. During his time as the Roman governor of …
Why couldn’t the Romans conquer Ireland?
Many wonder why the Roman Empire, at its height, did not conquer Ireland. The Romans once ruled vast regions from the Atlantic to the Caspian Sea. Their expansion began early, …