Roman Empire Anecdotes
Sallust: Details on the Historian of Roman Elite and the Republic’s Decline
Sallust, one of Rome’s earliest and most profound historians, offers an intense and critical perspective on the decline of the Roman Republic.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
How Romans Viewed the Greeks: From Conquest to Cultural Fusion
The relationship between Romans and Greeks was complex, shaped by admiration, imitation, and a degree of tension.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Titus Livy: The Story of the Roman Celebrity Historian
Titus Livius, commonly known as Livy, was a Roman historian famous for his work Ab Urbe Condita ("From the Founding of the City"), a monumental history of Rome that spanned from its legendary founding in 753 BC to Livy's contemporary period in AD 9.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
August Super Moon is coming. How did Romans “see” the Moon?
The moon's influence was acknowledged and respected in various aspects of Roman life.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
What were the Funeral Rites and Rituals of Ancient Rome?
Roman funerary practices were deeply rooted in the culture and beliefs of ancient Rome and evolved over time. They were influenced by the Romans' views on the afterlife, social status, and religious rituals.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Flowing Through Time: Tiber River's Journey in Roman History
The Tiber River and Rome are interconnected since the time of the Great Empire and is a point of reference for the Italians today.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
The Eternal Voices: The Top 5 most famous Roman poets
The top 5 most famous poets of ancient Rome, whose words have transcended time.