Was Commodus the Worst Emperor in Ancient Roman History?By some historians’ measure, he was the cruelest and most demented of the bunch.Read more
8 Fascinating Facts About Ancient Roman MedicineWhile doctors in ancient Rome prescribed macabre elixirs and used dreams for diagnoses, they also made significant medical advances.Read more
What Role Did Women Play in Ancient Rome?Their value was defined almost solely in relation to their fathers and husbands. But some women found ways to claim their own power.Read more
5 Ways Christianity Spread Through Ancient RomeSure, there was that extensive road system. But it helped that Christianity didn’t paint itself as an exclusive club.Read more
How the Colosseum Was Built—and Why It Was an Architectural MarvelThe iconic Roman structure stood as the largest and most complex permanent amphitheater in the ancient world.Read more
5 Famous Ancient Roman GladiatorsWho were the most renowned Roman gladiators? From slave rebel Spartacus to debauched emperor Commodus, they varied widely.Read more
Did Women Fight as Gladiators in Ancient Rome?Roman audiences craved novelty. Females battling each other with weapons fit the bill.Read more
11 Roman Emperors Who Helped Mold the Ancient WorldThese rulers were often as innovative and ingenious as they were brutal and corrupt.Read more
How Julius Caesar’s Assassination Triggered the Fall of the Roman RepublicJulius Caesar’s killers attempted to thwart a dictator. They inadvertently created an emperor.Read more
How Ancient Rome Thrived During Pax RomanaDuring 200 years of relative peace and prosperity, the Roman Empire reached the peak of its political and economic power.Read more
How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?At its peak, Rome stretched over much of Europe and the Middle East.Read more
How Rome Destroyed Its Own RepublicAugustus told Romans he was the only one who could save Rome. And they believed him.Read more
