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 be happy was a proper leader.
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Articles (Ancient stories)
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.
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 the fall of the last emperor from the Flavian dynasty and what signs were to accompany him?
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 their opponents or pretenders to power, and people who knew each other and had the appropriate skills to use them were especially valued and employed by them. This is also what happened with a woman who travelled from the wild forests of Gaul to the marble palaces of Rome and is widely regarded as a professional poisoner and first serial killer in ancient Rome.
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 and writer Marcus Terentius Varro.
