Cassius Dio was a Greek-born Roman politician and historian. While he was an accomplished politician, he is best known for capturing Rome’s history in his 80-volume book “Roman History.” About...
One of the most prominent and powerful civilizations to have ever existed in the history of humanity was the Roman Republic, which later transitioned into the Roman Empire. The reason...
By 81 AD, the Flavian dynasty had transformed Rome. The earlier rulers under this dynasty, Vespasian and Titus, were regarded as successful rulers who expanded the empire, brought peace, and...
For those who have read extensively about the life of famous Roman general Julius Caesar, you might have read a thing or two about Mark Antony. He was one of...
Before succeeding his father, Vespasian, Emperor Titus was feared by the Romans due to his extreme use violence and ruthlessness against any potential enemies. But upon assuming the throne, Titus...
On 15th March, 44 BC, Julius Caesar, who was then the leader of the Roman Republic, was assassinated by members of the Senate following fears of his desire to crown...
In AD 68, Roman Emperor Nero found his entire world crumbling around him as not only was he declared a public enemy, but he was sentenced to death. However, Nero...
In the First Jewish-Roman War of 70 AD, the Romans did not only besiege Jerusalem and humiliate the Jews, but also plundered the luxuries of the Jewish Temple to finance...
An important member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Agrippina the Elder was the granddaughter of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. She was an influential figure during the conflict of succession during...
Spartacus was a Roman slave and gladiator who led the slave revolt against Rome in the first century BC. He was probably a trained soldier in the Roman army, but...
From relatively obscure origin as a son of freed Roman slave, Horace defied all the odds and rose to meteoric heights. Here is everything that you need to know about...
Ever wonder what kind of honor was given to a Roman general who distinguished himself gallantly in the field of battle and contributed to the greatness of Rome? Well, wonder...
Just as the modern world grapples with the menace of pirates so did the ancient world struggle with the problem. Navies of powerful ancient kingdoms had a difficult time making...
Ancient Rome, a civilization that gave us magnificent arches and architectural works, and literature from the likes of Cicero, Virgil and Ovid, is said to have been founded around the...
Known for his involvement in setting up the First Triumvirate of Rome, Roman general and politician Marcus Licinius Crassus was one of the most influential individuals in the decades before...
