Did you know that despite their militaristic culture, soldiers weren’t allowed inside the city of Rome? Don’t worry — we didn’t either. We all have …
More than mindless bloodshed, the gladiatorial games were organized sports. Gladiators were treated as world-class athletes, receiving superior diets …
These Roman Emperors were infamous for their debauchery and cruelty. We rightfully complain about many of our politicians and leaders today, but …
Are we enslaved by the finer things in life? Philippa has decided she wants to quit social media. She’s worried about how addictive it is and thinks …
Go to a meeting with any male politician today and you’re almost certainly going to be standing in front of a man wearing pants, except perhaps in …
OmnesViae is a modern route planner based on the roads of the Roman Empire. In 20 BC, the emperor Augustus had a giant gilded spike installed next to …
Even tyrants and despots offer wisdom worth heeding. While the Roman Empire lasted for roughly 300 years, the extended family of emperors took control …
Historians have been able to piece together a clear picture of how the average Roman citizen spent their waking hours. There are, roughly speaking, …
