Pompey the Great (died 48 BC in Pelusium, Egypt), Roman Republic General and statesman, came to prominence in the 1st century BC with a series of astounding military campaigns, particularly...
Augustus, Nerva, Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, and Domitian might be the first names that come to mind when the subject of Roman Emperors comes up. But there are other brave men...
World History Edu explores the myths surrounding Janus’ birth story, meaning, worship, powers, significance, and symbols. Summary In ancient Roman religion, the deity Janus was one of the most well-known...
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love. He is the son of the Roman god Mercury and the goddess Venus. According the myth, Cupid gets around using his...
The Ancient Roman civilization, most known for its rulers, military accomplishments, dominance in the Mediterranean region, and senate, thrived for thousands of years. But how did a small city, which...
It is a known fact that the ancient Romans modeled an extensive amount of their culture and religious beliefs on the ancient Greeks, including their gods and goddesses who basically...
Born around 63 BCE on the Palatine Hill in the city of Rome, Emperor Augustus is said to have hailed from a distinguished and wealthy family. His rise to the...
Also known as Octavian or Caesar Augustus, Emperor Augustus (63 BCE – 14 CE) was the Roman ruler who turned around the fortunes of a declining republic into the Roman...
After a rise, comes a fall. And of course, good times don’t last forever. This was the deplorable situation that struck a once unified and soaring Roman Empire. Somewhere in...
Here comes another infamous Roman ruler. After taking the reins of power as the 5th Emperor of Rome, Nero left behind a tarnished reputation. His reign effectively wrecked and ended...
As the wheels of the Roman imperial rule turned slowly through ancient times, it presented history with indelible images of some Roman rulers. Here are 5 of the most insane...
It is an indisputable fact when historians state that Nero’s reign over ancient Rome left a dark chapter of terrible scenes. After succeeding Claudius in 54 AD, Nero was a...
Great cities have great historical backgrounds. For an important geographical region such as Rome, the pride of its establishment couldn’t have been left to rot away. The determination of ancient...
Hadrian was one of ancient Rome’s most adored and virtuous emperors. Also known by his full name Publius Aelius Hadrianus Augustus, his reign lasted 117-138 CE. Unlike other unjust emperors,...
Marcus Aurelius was an emperor of ancient Rome. Aurelius, whose reign spanned from 161 CE to 180 CE, has often been listed among the Good Roman Emperors. He is also famous...
