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Roman Emperors - The Imperial Index

the emperors are listed in a chronological table in order of their dates of rule. The name of each emperor for whom a biographical essay is complete offers a live link to the essay....

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How Excessive Government Killed Ancient Rome

Throughout history, the rise and fall of empires have often been attributed to various factors. One such civilization that met its demise was Ancient Rome, a powerful empire that at its peak controlled vast territories and influenced many aspects of Western civilization. While there were multiple reasons for the fall of Rome, one significant factor...

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Antiqua medicina: Etruscan and Roman Medicine

Pliny, in his Natural History, says that the first doctor (medicus) to come to Rome was Arcagathus. He arrived from the Greek Peloponnese in 219 BCE and was well received. Arcagathus was accorded the rights of citizenship and a medical shop was set up at state expense for his use. Prior to this time, Rome had no physicians and only home remedies we...

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Ancient Roman Education

In the early Roman society, before the 6th century BC, children were taught by their parents. The mothers taught their daughters to do housework and anything else the mothers thought might be useful for their daughters to know. The mothers also taught their sons before the age of seven. After the age of seven, boys moved under the control of thei...

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Stars and Senate: The History of Astrology in Ancient Rome

“It is written in the stars…” — but did the Romans believe it? Astrology in Ancient Rome wasn’t just about horoscopes — it was a blend of science, religion, politics, and personal fate, woven into the empire’s very fabric. While often controversial, astrology played a surprisingly powerful role in Roman life. Origins: Imported from the East Astrolo...

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Roman Society and Social Institutions

Roman society was highly structured and organized, with clear social institutions that governed various aspects of life. At the top of Roman society were the aristocratic families, known as the patricians. They held most of the wealth and political power in society. Below them were the plebeians, who were commoners and made up the majority of the ...

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The Roman Virtues

The Roman Virtues were the qualities, characteristics, and values that were considered essential to the Roman way of life. These virtues were instilled in Roman citizens from a young age and played a significant role in shaping the Roman society and culture. One of the most prominent Roman virtues was gravitas, which encompassed characteristics su...

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Succession of the Roman Empire

Succession of the Roman Empire The Roman Empire, known for its vast territorial expanse and significant historical influence, experienced several transitions in leadership known as successions throughout its existence. These successions were crucial periods that often determined the fate and direction of the empire. One of the most famous success...

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The Mighty Roman Legions: Sherman Tank - Roman Style

The Roman legions were renowned for their military prowess and disciplined fighting techniques. One fascinating comparison can be made between these mighty warriors and the Sherman tank of World War II, if we were to imagine a Roman-style tank. Just as the Roman legions were organized into highly structured units, the Sherman tank would be designe...

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Roman Navy

The Roman Navy (Latin: Classis) operated between the First Punic war and the end of the Western Roman Empire. History and Evolution The Roman navy was very much inferior, both in prestige and capability, to the Roman army. Before the First Punic War in 264 BC there was no Roman navy to speak of as all previous Roman war had been fought in Italy...

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