Ancient Rome
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The Battle of Antioch (218): The Return of the Severan Dynasty
The events leading to the battle began with the assassination of Emperor Caracalla in 217 CE.…
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Justinian and Theodora: Partners in Power
Justinian was born around 482 in Tauresium, in the Balkans, to a family of modest means.…
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Education in Ancient Rome
The teacher, called a litterator or magister ludi, was often a freedman or lower-status citizen with enough education to…
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The Marriage of Cicero: Ambition, Strain, and Legacy
Marcus Tullius Cicero’s marriage to Terentia reveals insights into Roman elite life, highlighting the political partnership…
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The Battle of the Angrivarian Wall (AD 16): Rome’s Costly Push into Germania
Although the precise location of the “Angrivarian Wall” remains uncertain, the engagement marks an important moment…
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Ancient Drug Use: Healing and Rituals Across Civilizations
Ancient civilizations used substances for healing, worship, and altering consciousness, blurring lines between medicine, poison, and…
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Discovering Kom El Dikka: Alexandria’s Hidden Roman Theater
The Kom El Dikka Theater in Alexandria, Egypt, is a well-preserved Roman odeon dating back to…
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The Lost Ninth Legion: Mystery of Rome’s Vanished Army
The fate of Rome’s Ninth Legion, or Legio IX Hispana, remains a captivating mystery. Established during…
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Discover the Pont du Gard: A Roman Aqueduct Masterpiece
The Pont du Gard, a remarkable Roman aqueduct bridge spanning the Gardon River, showcases exceptional engineering…
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The Strategic Trade Link Between Rome and Egypt
The relationship between Rome and Egypt from the late Republic to the high Empire was defined…