Tag: Ancient Rome

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus was born of poor parents on 9 September AD 214 in Lower Moesia.His father was a tenant farmer of a wealthy senator Aurelius, after whom the family were named. Aurelian rose through the ranks of the army, serving with distinction on the Danube frontier.By AD 268, when Aureo...

Archaeologists in Luxembourg have discovered a remarkable hoard of Roman gold coins dating back around 1,600 years. The collection, featuring the portraits of nine Roman emperors from the fourth and fifth centuries C.E., includes three particularly rare coins depicting Eugenius, a short-lived and il...

The Latin words res publica which mean 'commonwealth' or 'state' is the source of today's term 'republic'.Rome was never a democracy as we would understand it today, nor as the Greeks understood it. For Roman society and the power within it was firmly divided by class.Most obviously, there was a div...

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Step into the sandals of the formidable Roman servicemen, the backbone of one of history's most powerful empires. In this exploration, we delve into the lives, duties, and unwavering loyalty of these soldiers who stood at the forefront of Rome's military might, shaping the course of ancient history....

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Italy is globally renowned for its food, celebrated for its regional diversity, simple yet bold flavors, and deep connection to tradition. However, Italian cuisine is not a static entity; it is the result of a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and geographic influences that have evolved over th...

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Publius Aelius Hadrianus, called Hadrian, was Roman emperor from AD 117 until 138. He regarded his 20-year reign as a golden age of peace and prosperity, comparable to that of his great predecessor Augustus more than 100 years earlier (see Augustus). Monuments to Hadrian's reign are the Tivoli villa...