Articles (Ancient stories)

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Ancient stories is a collection of fascinating tales from ancient Rome – full of intrigue, betrayal, heroism, and everyday drama. Here, you’ll discover extraordinary events, forgotten anecdotes, and the stories of the people who shaped the might of the Roman Empire: emperors, generals, gladiators, and ordinary citizens. The articles are based on historical sources and scholarly research, presented in an accessible format. This is a place for enthusiasts of Roman history, antiquity, and anyone who wants to better understand the realities of the world two thousand years ago.

Kings of Rome

The very beginnings of Rome and the reign of Romulus are presented in the legend of Romulus and Remus. After Romulus died, the Romans decided to continue his work. The only thing they needed to…Więcej

Fall of Domitian

The younger son of Vespasian did not seem to be a bad ruler. With time, however, he turned into a cruel man, who was decided to be removed from the throne by force. What was…Więcej

Serial killer of ancient Rome

Poison was a weapon commonly used in the intrigues of ancient Rome, it was a way more discreet and difficult to detect the killer efficiently than murders with melee weapons. Emperors used it to eliminate…Więcej

Lucius Siccius Dentatus – Roman Achilles

Lucius Siccius Dentatus was probably a historical figure, although his history was written for the first time only in the middle of the first century BCE (several centuries after his death) by a Roman scholar…Więcej

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