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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.

History of Roman border on lower Rhine – lower Germanic limes

Roman border defences on many of its frontiers in the Roman Empire were called limes. Some remains of Roman forts and fortifications have survived to this day. In Germany, since 2005, fragments of the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian limes have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

15 April 2023

Tabula Peutingeriana showing southern Italy

Sikait (Emerald Mountain) – only known emerald mine in the Roman Empire

Emeralds were the most popular gemstones of ancient Rome. All kinds of jewelry were decorated with them, as well as everyday objects, such as safety pins or hairpins.

12 April 2023

Beryllium crystals in the emerald variety

10 places where true enthusiast of ancient Rome should go

Roman Empire was at its peak in 117 CE, during the reign of Emperor Trajan when it covered an area of 6.5 million square kilometres ¹. At that time, the Roman Empire stretched from Britain to Egypt, including what is now there are more than 30 states.

11 April 2023

10 myths and lies about ancient Romans

There are many myths and lies about the ancient Romans – their lifestyle, culture and military. In this article, I will try to present selected 10 distortions that should be corrected and explained.

11 April 2023