Caligula – What Went Wrong?
Quick Read: The Rise and Rapid Fall of Caligula, Rome's Most Infamous Mad Emperor
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Sep 193 min read
Cicero: What Went Wrong?
Quick Read: Cicero’s Last Stand – How Rome’s Greatest Orator Fought for the Republic and Paid the Ultimate Price
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Sep 193 min read
Super Bowl and the Romans: Why Are Roman Numerals Used?
Quick Read: Why the Super Bowl Uses Roman Numbers & Iconic Games to Remember
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Sep 193 min read
Nero: What Went Wrong?
Quick Read: From Promising Leader to Tyrant: How Nero's Reign Burned Rome and Sealed His Fate.
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Sep 183 min read
Cleopatra: What Went Wrong?
The Rise and Fall of Egypt's Last Queen: How Cleopatra's Ambitions and Alliances Led to Her Tragic Demise
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Sep 183 min read
Augustus: What Went Wrong?
Quick Read: The Emperor Who Seized Rome But Couldn't Escape His Own Legacy
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Sep 173 min read
Julius Caesar: What Went Wrong?
Quick Read: The Rise, Fall, and Assassination of Rome's Most Ambitious Leader Julius Caesar was one of history’s most brilliant leaders....
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Aug 1916 min read
Why Thinking About The Roman Empire Helps Choose the Right President - Election24
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are Scored and compared to Roman Emperors - good and bad.
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Jun 183 min read
The Secutor Gladiator
Secutor Gladiator Unique Helmet The Secutor Gladiator, a specialized type of Roman gladiator, played a distinctive role in the arena,...
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Jun 174 min read
30 Reasons Why Roman Roads Are Important
The roads of Ancient Rome are one of history's most remarkable engineering achievements. Here are 30 fascinating facts about these...
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Jun 152 min read
The Eques Gladiator - Adding Drama to the Arena
Eques Gladiator is on his horse, adding drama to the games in the Colosseum. The crowds cheered the Eques as it raised the excitment of all/
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Jun 152 min read
Crupellarius Gladiator - The Heavy Metal Gladiator
Crupellarius Gladiator's Armor The Crupellarius was a unique type of gladiator, distinguished by his heavy metal armor that enveloped...
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Jun 144 min read
A Day in the Life of a Gladiator in Training
Gladiator in Training with Wooden Swords in the Ludus
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Jun 132 min read
Laquearius Gladiators - Lasso Fighter
The Laquearius Gladiator, a lesser-known but intriguing type of gladiator, was distinctively armed with a lasso and a short sword. This...
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Jun 123 min read
Blood Money - Gladiators Made Romans Rich
The Economic Impact of the Games Gladiatorial games were more than just a spectacle of violence and valour; they were a complex economic...
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Jun 112 min read
Retiarius Gladiator - The Colosseum's Performer
The Retiarius Gladiator was armed with a fishing net, a trident, and a dagger. They relied on their agility and strategic use of the net...
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Jun 101 min read
AI-Generated Image of the Murmillo Gladiator
The Murmillo Gladiators were akin to the armoured knights of later centuries. They were a formidable sight with heavy armour covering...
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Jun 97 min read
If Gladiator Fights were Televised Today
Imagine if Romans could televise Gladiator battles with one of today’s top sports commentators covering the fight
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Jun 84 min read
Gay Gladiators in the Roman Empire
Gladiators were men, women, gay, straight, black, prostitutes and more. The excitement of the arena fascinates us. However, we must...
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Jun 73 min read
Empire's Silent Rulers: The Unsung Influence of Roman Women
The Role of Women in Roman Empire Times - Persuading and Advising from Behind The Scenes
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