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Roman Boys becoming Men

Did young people in ancient times with their responsible public functions mature earlier, or were they fickle, sometimes idealistic, adolescents? In the book Jeugd in het Romeinse Rijk (Young People in the Roman Empire), Leiden historian Johan Strubbe and his colleague from Leuven, Christian Laes, analyse a current debate. Do literary sources and i...

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Cremation in a Roman Port Town

During the Roman era, cremation was a common funerary practice in port towns such as Ostia Antica, located at the mouth of the Tiber River near Rome. The process of cremation involved burning the deceased individual's body to ashes as a way to honor and remember them. In Roman port towns like Ostia Antica, cremation was a significant part of the f...

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The Roman Navy

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. But the war in Sicily against Carthage, a great naval power, forced Rome to quickly build a fleet and train sailors. The first few nav...

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The Mighty Roman Legions: Praetorian Prefect

Rome, known for its powerful legions, had a specialized unit within its military structure known as the Praetorian Prefect. The Praetorian Prefect was a high-ranking officer tasked with commanding the Praetorian Guard, an elite force responsible for protecting the Roman Emperor and maintaining order in the city of Rome. The Praetorian Prefect was ...

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Family Rule frm Tiberius to Nero

TIBERIUS, AN UNPOPULAR BUT ABLE RULER. Frank E. Smitha...

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Crazy Caesars of Rome

During the rule of the Roman Empire, there were several emperors who left a lasting impact on history. Among them were a few notable figures known for their eccentric and sometimes brutal behavior, earning them the title of "Crazy Caesars." These rulers, despite their power and influence, displayed erratic and often violent tendencies that shaped t...

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Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus

Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, commonly known as Nero, was the fifth Roman emperor, reigning from AD 54 until his death in AD 68. He was the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Nero was born in Antium on December 15, AD 37, the son of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Agrippina the Younger, a great-granddaughter of the emperor Augu...

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History of Tunisia: Carthaginians and Romans

In ancient times Tunisia was part of the mighty Carthaginian Empire. Its chief city, Carthage, was reputedly founded in 814BC by Phoenician traders, who had previously established several small trading posts along the North African coast. The site of Carthage, which became the largest and most famous of these Phoenician settlements, is thought to h...

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Clothing of Ancient Rome

Ancient Roman clothing was a symbol of status, wealth, and power. The attire worn by the Romans varied depending on one's social class, gender, and occasion. Let's delve into the fascinating world of clothing in Ancient Rome. The basic garment worn by Roman men was called a "tunic." This was a simple piece of cloth, similar to a modern-day t-shirt...

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The Deification of Roman Women

In ancient Rome, women held various roles in society, with some rising to extraordinary levels of power and influence. One fascinating aspect of Roman culture was the deification of women, where certain individuals were revered as goddesses after their deaths. One prominent example is Livia Drusilla, the third wife of Emperor Augustus. Known for he...

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