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Roman state existed for nearly thirteen centuries, repeatedly exerting a profound influence on the course of history. I present the history of ancient Rome in the individual articles below, which not always refer solely to the Eternal City itself but encompass the wider world of the Roman Empire.

I encourage you to submit your own articles and to report any corrections or factual inaccuracies.

Profanum and his adventures with Roman Empire

History lovers have a certain lightness in absorbing dates, places and associating historical figures with specific events. And what about people who like to experience the “atmosphere” of the past, but the facts are not…Więcej

Relations between Romans and Jews over the years

The relationship between the Romans and the Jews was extremely intense over the centuries. Initially, the relationship was based on trade and culture. However, with the expansion of Rome, relations became inflamed. Rise of the…Więcej

Stories straight from arena

The Roman arena was full of extraordinary stories as well as frightening stories. I am going to introduce you to a few of them today. Eppia’s passion Eppia was the wife of a senator, and…Więcej

Tacfarinas – African rebel

In the history of the principate, there were revolts of the provincial population, most of which had a small range and could not permanently threaten the security of the Empire. An example was the fights…Więcej

IX Legio Hispana, what happened to it? Historical outline and theories of disappearance

History hides unfathomable layers of secrets and puzzles, the solution of which is sometimes at your fingertips, and other times it is lost in the abyss of oblivion and will never be found again. This…Więcej

Destruction of Aquileia (452 CE)

Aquileia was founded by the Romans as a colony in 181 BCE, during battles with the Illyrian tribes. The city was located on the Natisa River, south of the Julian Alps, several kilometres north of…Więcej

Giuseppe Fiorelli

Giuseppe Fiorelli was an Italian archaeologist who became famous for his discoveries in Pompeii, and also developed a method of making plaster casts of bodies, thanks to which we can see the shape of preserved,…Więcej

Et tu Brute contra me? About political program of Marcus Junius Brutus

Marcus Junius Brutus seems to be one of the most recognizable figures in the ancient world. His image has been deeply rooted in literature, theatre, cinema and widely understood popular culture. Due to such great…Więcej

10 things that made ancient Rome great power

The Western Roman Empire fell over 1,500 years ago, but its heritage and achievements are valued to this day. The Romans were great builders and inventors. What made Rome such great power? I. Aqueducts Roman…Więcej

Otia post negotia. Free time and entertainment in Roman world

Otia post negotia – which in translation means to rest after work, or free time. The greatest period of development of all entertainment in ancient Rome was from the reign of Octavian Augustus and his…Więcej

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