Gordian III, the youngest Roman Emperor, was born on the 20th of January 225 as Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius Augustus. He was born to his mother Antonia Gordiana (Emperor Gordian I’s daughter), and his father, …
Children in Ancient Rome were treated differently. Their survival chances after birth were heavily determined by their gender and the family’s financial status. To a newborn, the ways of Rome were not all kind. They …
Two of the most famous locations in ancient history have cemented themselves as ancient power-houses that left social marks so strong they persist today in various forms. As a polity, Rome comprised significant territorial assets …
The amusing foundation of Ancient Rome goes along with its historical evidence and incidents. In 509 BC, the Roman Republic’s initial outlook brought forth expectations of a new era. Its ultimate downfall devastated public screeches, …
Romulus Augustulus, Flavius Momyllus Romulus Augustulus, was the last Western Roman emperor or Roman Emperor overall. He reigned from 31 October 475 until 4 September 476. Born in 461 AD, he was named Romulus after …
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a loyal Roman general, an architect, and a deputy, was associated with the first Roman emperor, Caesar Augustus. However, his role was more important in building the Roman foundation of the Roman …
Rome has continued to inspire different dimensions of modern societies. The legacy of Romans can be traced in various sectors of today, ranging from infrastructures, legal and political systems, language, culture, and even religion. Roman …
Prostitution was widespread in Rome in ancient days as Romans demanded such services. The Roman government was even working towards regulating the sexual service issue. The industry of prostitution was a substantial revenue generator for …
Ancient Roman medicine was contributed dramatically by the Hippocratic Corpus’s knowledge and the combination of regimen, treatment of diet, and surgical procedures. It was most prominent in the works of two Greek physicians- Dioscorides, a …
Ancient Roman Literature reflects the legacy of the culture, education system, and evolution of Ancient Rome. It had humble beginnings as Greek Literature heavily inspired it. It evolved to leave behind a legacy that lasts …
