Tiberius Caesar Augustus was the successor of emperor Augustus of Rome, born on November 16, 42 B.C, to queen Livia Drusilla and Tiberius Claudius Nero, a Roman senator. They contributed to uplifting the crippling Roman …
Commodus’s legacy clearly stated he was not a good emperor for Rome. Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus, also known as Commodus, was a Roman emperor vilified as one of the bloody tyrants. He was …
Roman roads were constructed between 300 BC and 300 AD when the Roman Republic and Empire expanded and consolidated. They were one of the most essential Roman inventions that helped Roman development. They allowed for …
The Marian reforms were established in 107 BC by the politician Gaius Marius. They were the reformed ancient Roman Army named after Marius. The changes arose after the Roman Republic’s military and logistics stopped flowing …
Before the tiny settlement of Rome became “Rome,” a great civilization ruled practically the whole peninsula that is now known as Italy. This was the Etruscan civilization, a long-gone civilization whose accomplishments paved the way …
“Are you not entertained?” exclaims Russell Crowe, who plays General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the Academy Award-winning film Gladiator. The crowd responds with cheers after witnessing Maximus defeat multiple gladiators. Filmgoers were entertained, and it …
Julius Caesar was fatally stabbed in Rome, Italy, on March 15, 44 B.C.E. He was the Roman Republic’s dictator, and his murderers were Roman magistrates. These political supporters contributed to the creation of Roman politics …
Today’s Rome, though not the capital of a vast empire still remains globally significant with over 1 billion people viewing considering it the center of the Roman Catholic faith. Rome’s eventual admission of Christianity, after …
Slavery was a prominent practice in ancient Rome, where slaves were granted no personal rights. Every form of abuse befell them as they were regarded as property under Roman law. Rome’s economy was dependent on …
All great civilizations of history have experienced revolutions and the tides of war. One of the greatest civilizations of all time- the Roman civilization, was no different. It saw its fair share of revolts and …
