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School Time and Play Time for Roman Children

Most Roman kids did not go to school. Like their parents, they worked in the fields hoeing and weeding and plowing as soon as they were old enough. Their parents needed them to work, to get enough to eat. They did not learn to read or write or do math....

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History House: Stories: Circus Maximus-Rome's Astrodome

The races were on, a type of spectacle which has never had the slightest attraction for me. I can find nothing new or different in them: once seen is enough, so it surprises me all the more that so many thousands of adult men should have such a childish passion for watching galloping horses and drivers standing in chariots, over and over again.... ...

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Parts of a Roman Warship

A Roman warship, also known as a "navis longa" or "long ship," was a formidable vessel designed for naval warfare. These ships were built with specific parts that contributed to their speed, agility, and combat effectiveness. One crucial part of a Roman warship was the "rostrum" or ram located at the front of the ship. The rostrum was a reinforced...

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The Roman Army - A legionary's Basic Equipment

The Roman Army was one of the most formidable military forces in ancient history, and a legionary's basic equipment played a crucial role in their success on the battlefield. One of the most iconic pieces of a Roman legionary's equipment was the lorica segmentata, a type of segmented armor that provided excellent protection while allowing for flex...

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The End of the Roman Empire Revisited

The Fall of the Roman Empire Revisited: Sidonius Apollinaris and His Crisis of Identity By Eric J. Goldberg...

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The Later Roman Emperors

The Later Roman Emperors, also known as the Byzantine Emperors, ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from the division of the Roman Empire in AD 395 until the fall of Constantinople in AD 1453. This period saw a succession of emperors who faced various challenges, including invasions, civil wars, and religious conflicts. One of the most prominent empero...

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Augustus Caesar

Augustus Caesar, originally known as Gaius Octavius, was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He was born on September 23, 63 BC, and became one of the most important figures in Roman history. Augustus rose to power after the assassination of his great-uncle, Julius Caesar. He formed th...

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Hannibal

Hannibal Barca, one of the greatest military commanders in history, was a Carthaginian general who is best known for his leadership during the Second Punic War against Rome. Born in 247 BC, Hannibal grew up in a military environment and was trained in the art of war by his father Hamilcar Barca. Hannibal is most famous for his daring military tact...

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Roman Fashion

Roman fashion was not only a way to show one's social status but also a reflection of the culture and values of ancient Rome. The clothing of Romans evolved over time, influenced by various factors such as class, gender, and profession. One of the most iconic garments in Roman fashion was the toga, a large piece of fabric draped over the body in a...

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The FORUM ROMANUM - The Centre of Power

The Forum Romanum, the Roman name for what we usually call the Roman Forum, was the place where the victorious legions held their triumphal marches, where the deaths of famous persons were made public, where the corpses of emperors were burned, where the heads of emperors rolled, in short the centre of power of the Roman empire. At this web site ...

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