Tag: Ancient Roman Navy

Ancient Romans were great seafarers. The Roman Navy played a vital, if not overly glamorous, role in keeping the Republic and later the Empire safe from various external forces. It saved the Romans during the Punic Wars, brought final victory to Octavian, who would go on to become the first Emperor...

The Roman Empire, one of the most influential civilizations in human history, was shaped by the reigns of its emperors. From Augustus to Justinian, these rulers governed an empire that stretched across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. They were not only political and military leaders but a...

Nestled in the scenic Bay of Naples in Italy, Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius stand as timeless witnesses to the dual forces of human history and nature's wrath. Join us on a captivating journey as we explore the archaeological wonders frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and the maj...

The Roman Navy was always considered an inferior arm and was strictly under army control. But the, Romans proved itself capable of launching a fleet capable of checking an established naval power such as Carthage. Romans were no sailors though. They had no knowledge of ship building. Their ships w...