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Crepitus - controversial god of "farts" and toilets
10 hours agoCrepitus is an interesting character in Roman mythology, whose domain was supposed to be “farts” and toilets. Its authenticity is questionable because the only…
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Noctes Atticae - treasure trove of knowledge from ancient world
1 day agoNoctes Atticae (“Attic Nights”) is a work written by Aulus Gellius (c. 125 – after 180 CE) in the 2nd century CE during his stay in Athens. It is a list of fascinating…
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Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus - strict strategist who subjugated Macedonia
2 days agoLucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus (ca. 228 – 160 BCE), an outstanding Roman commander and consul, made history thanks to his victory over Macedon at the Battle…
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Felicitas
4 days agoRoman coin showing Emperor Valerian on one side and the other Felicitas. Felicitas is the Roman personification of happiness, prosperity and prosperity. In the…
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Suicide of Cato the Younger
5 days agoSuicide of Cato the Younger (95 – 46 BCE), a staunch opponent of Julius Caesar and a representative of the optimate party (Roman aristocracy), was an attempt to…
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Richly decorated small house was discovered in Pompeii
1 week agoA richly decorated small house without an atrium was discovered in Pompeii. The object was discovered on Via dell’Abbondanza, in the central part of the city. Excavation…
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Roman 'bird's nest' hairstyle
1 week agoIn ancient Rome, bird’s nest hairstyles were especially popular during the reign of the Flavian dynasty (69-96 CE) and the late empire. Roman women, especially…
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Numidia and Berbers
1 week agoKingdom of Numidia after the Punic Wars Author: Cattette / Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license Numidia, a land located in present-day Algeria…
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Nov 24
Russell Crowe as druid in new movie
Russell Crowe returns to the Roman era in the new film The Last Druid, in which he will play the role of a Celtic leader. The plot is about a Roman emperor planning to conquer an independent settlement in Caledonia, which forces a peaceful druid to fight to defend his people and family. The film is directed by William Eubank and written by Philip Gawthorne and Carlyle Eubank.
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Sep 24
Via Appia Antica: Symbol of Rome’s power on UNESCO World Heritage List
Via Appia Antica, called the “Queen of Roads”, is one of the most famous roads of ancient Rome, which was recently included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This distinction highlights not only its exceptional historical and engineering value but also its enormous importance for the development of the Roman Empire.
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Sep 24
Arch of Constantine was damaged during violent storm
Arch of Constantine, located next to the Colosseum in Rome, was damaged during a violent storm. The Colosseum Archaeological Park confirmed that the monument was struck by lightning.
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Jul 24
20 years of IMPERIUM ROMANUM!
I am pleased to inform you that this July marks exactly 20 years since I decided to create a website about ancient Rome – IMPERIUM ROMANUM (more about history of the creation of the website). When I wrote the first articles and created the website code, I did not expect that the website would survive so long and would be a willingly visited place by enthusiasts of the history of ancient Rome.
