Articles (Ranking 10)

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Ranking 10 is a top-10 collection of articles dedicated to the history of ancient Rome and the ancient world. In this category, we publish rankings of figures, events, battles, places, discoveries, and interesting facts related to the Roman Empire. Each ranking is based on historical sources and clearly defined criteria, combining an attractive format with reliable knowledge. It’s an accessible way to explore antiquity through comparison and contrast.

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

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 Tacitus, Annals, i.77 . At that time, the Roman…Więcej

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. I. Did…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

10 things that do not differ us much from ancient Romans

Ancient Romans, their heritage, culture and language are considered the foundations of European civilization. As it turns out, in modern societies, one can observe extremely surprising similarities to the “sons of the She-wolf” in everyday,…Więcej

Top 10 sex scandals in ancient Rome

Ancient Rome appears to us to this day as a debauched world, full of nakedness and deviation. It is no coincidence that the emperors who had unlimited power and their family had a great influence…Więcej

10 amazing Roman monuments that hardly anyone knows about

Many of us, thinking about ancient Rome and its culture, without hesitation will mention the famous Roman monuments such as Pantheon, Colosseum, triumphal arches, Hadrian’s Wall or the Appian road. However, less well-known monuments have…Więcej

10 things you should know about Roman legionary

Much has been said about the armament or tactics of the famous Roman legions. However, what did the life of an ordinary legionary look like? Below are 10 interesting facts about how the world of…Więcej

10 places where we can see unique Roman mosaics

Mosaics were very popular in the Roman Empire. From the colorful, marble (or glass cubes) squares various patterns were laid on the floors or walls. Many beautiful ancient compositions have been preserved to our day,…Więcej

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