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Ancient and Classical

When Was the Battle of Allia and What Was Its Significance?

How Did Alexander the Great Die?

How Old is Stonehenge and Who Built It?

10 Facts About Stonehenge

10 Facts About Hadrian’s Wall

Did Emperor Nero Really Start the Great Fire of Rome?

10 of the Best Roman Buildings and Sites Still Standing in Europe

10 of the Best Roman Sites in Britain

10 Famous Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

10 Facts About the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

216 BC: Cannae: Hannibal’s Greatest Victory

Who Was Emperor Nero, How Long Was His Reign and When Did He Die?

1453: The Final Fall of the Roman Empire

198: The Biggest Battle in Roman History at Lugdunum

Who Was Emperor Charlemagne and What Were His Accomplishments?

27 BC: The Beginning of the Roman Empire

49 BC: Caesar Crosses the Rubicon

312: Constantine Wins The Battle of Milvian Bridge

202 BC: The Battle of Zama

511: The Death of Clovis: First King of France

The Life of Julius Caesar in 55 Facts

The Year of the 6 Emperors

The Vestal Virgins: Rome’s Most Independent Women

3 Kinds of Ancient Roman Shields

A Superman Makes a Superpower: Julius Caesar’s Conquest of Gaul

The Oldest Obsession: Sex Lives in Ancient Rome

Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Dividing Us From Them

8 Historical Inaccuracies From the Film Gladiator

8 Women of Ancient Rome Who Had Serious Political Power

The Growth of the Roman Empire Explained

Vomitoria and Horse Senators: 4 Misconceptions About Ancient Rome

An Animated Look at the Rise and Fall of Roman Territory: 510 BC – 530 AD

The Growth of Christianity in the Roman Empire

Was the Bar Kokhba Revolt the Start of the Jewish Diaspora?

The Last Civil War of the Roman Republic

Ancient Maps: How Did the Romans See the World?

A Concise Chronology of Ancient Rome: 1,229 Years of Significant Events

The Ides of March: The Assassination of Julius Caesar Explained

The 12 Gods and Goddesses of Pagan Rome

10 Films and Television Series About Julius Caesar

Pompeii: A Snapshot of Ancient Roman Life

Trade and Transport at the Height of the Roman Empire

10 Facts About Alaric and the Sack of Rome in 410 AD

Who Was the Real Spartacus?

Origins of Rome: The Myth of Romulus and Remus

Rome in Chaos: The Year of the 4 Emperors

The Hidden History of Roman London

Plato’s Republic Explained

The Roman Army: The Force That Built an Empire

Julius Caesar and Cleopatra: A Match Made in Power

Trajan’s Wars: A Series of Unnecessary Conquests?

The Marvel of North Africa During Roman Times

Roman Aqueducts: Technological Marvels That Supported an Empire

From Bronze Chunks to Imperial Currency: A Brief History of Roman Coins

66 AD: Was the Great Jewish Revolt Against Rome a Preventable Tragedy?

A Show of Force: The Roman Conquest of Britain

Hadrian’s Travels: Rome’s Absent Ruler

How Emperor Diocletian Put Rome’s House in Order

Emperor Constantine’s Victories and Re-unification of the Roman Empire

10 Facts About the Early Life of Julius Caesar

3 Key Types of Roman Body Armour

Was Hannibal Rome’s Deadliest Foe?

5 Great Leaders Who Threatened Rome

Cicero and the End of the Roman Republic

Dissecting the Hippocratic Oath

From Village to Empire: The Origins of Ancient Rome

10 Facts About Julius Caesar’s Rise to Power

Divorce and Decline: The Division of East and West Roman Empires

5 Quotes on the ‘Glory of Rome’

5 Surprising Inventions of Ancient Rome

Democracy vs. Grandeur: Was Augustus Good or Bad for Rome?

From Byzantium to the Barbarians: The Inheritors of the Roman Empire

Julius Caesar’s Triumphs and Failures in Britain

Who Was Emperor Augustus?

Augustus and the Beginning of the Roman Empire

A Summary of Julius Caesar’s Life and Achievements

Gladiators and Chariot Racing: Ancient Roman Games Explained

10 Facts About the Roman Games

5 Ways Julius Caesar Used Money to Amass Power

100 Facts About Ancient Rome and the Romans

Attacked From All Sides: The Roman Empire, the Huns and the Barbarian Migrations

8 Innovations of Roman Architecture

5 of Rome’s Greatest Emperors

10 Facts About the Roman Triumvirate

5 Key Works of Roman Literature

The Fall of the Roman Empire

11 Facts About Julius Caesar’s Military and Diplomatic Conquests

14 Facts About Julius Caesar at the Height of His Power

What Did the Romans Eat? Food and Drink in Ancient Times

5 Memorable Quotes by Julius Caesar – and Their Historical Context

The 5 Worst Roman Emperors

10 Facts About Roman Architecture

5 Roman Inventions You Probably Take For Granted

10 Facts About the Fall of the Roman Empire

6 Ways Julius Caesar Changed Rome and the World

3 Important Roman Military Tactics

5 Iconic Roman Helmet Designs

10 Troubles of Ancient Rome

5 Important Roman Siege Engines

3 Important Roman Legionary Weapons

10 of Rome’s Greatest Battles

10 Facts About the ‘Glory of Rome’

10 Facts About the Birth of Roman Power

10 Facts About the Punic Wars