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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.

Sulla and gods. Religiosity and prophecies in life of Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (born 138 BCE., died 78 BCE) – leader, politician, dictator and favorite of the gods. He honestly believed that the grace of deities was resting on him and that he was…Więcej

10 fascinating curiosities about ancient Roman theater

Roman theater is an amazing phenomenon in the history of culture, combining Greek influence and original engineering solutions of the Romans. Although initially modeled at the Greek theater, he quickly gained his own unique character.…Więcej

The legendary history of Rome in the light of ancient coins

The rise of Rome and the origins of its history have always excited and fascinated people. Of course, our perception of Roman history differs significantly from the views of the ancient inhabitants of the Eternal…Więcej

Faustina the Younger: Companion of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher on throne

In Roman forums, monuments once stood, immortalizing her likeness: a beautiful face, a proud profile, hair carefully braided into an intricate hairstyle. Faustina the Younger, the wife of Marcus Aurelius, was a figure who went…Więcej

Who struck the fatal blow? Revisiting Julius Caesar’s wounds

Two of the most well-known and often repeated aspects of Caesar’s assassination are the number of conspirators involved in the conspiracy and the number of wounds he received. Most of the ancient sources agree that…Więcej

“Meditations” of Marcus Aurelius: philosophy of stoicism in everyday life of emperor

Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor who reigned from 161 to 180 CE, went down in history not only as a just ruler but also as one of the greatest philosophers of antiquity. His work Meditations…Więcej

10 non-obvious myths about history of ancient Rome

Ancient Rome is a fascinating era, full of both achievements and controversy. Many common beliefs about this period are not always consistent with historical facts. Here are 10 non-obvious myths about ancient Rome. I. “The…Więcej

Review: “Those About To Die” – to what extent is series true to history?

“Those About to Die” is the latest series that takes the viewer to the world of ancient Rome, namely 79 CE and the reign of Emperor Vespasian. The premiere of the series, which can be…Więcej

Did ancient Romans ever meet Chinese?

The history of the world is full of meetings – and sometimes even clashes – between completely different civilizations. The most famous examples of such interactions are the colonization and conquest of the so-called New…Więcej

Tacitus Unveiled: Reevaluating Unpopular Theories on Jewish Origins

The origins of the Jewish people have been a topic of discussion throughout history, characterized by complexity and sometimes bias. In today’s era, armed with numerous historical sources, we can more accurately trace their ethnic…Więcej

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