Ancient History
5 Fascinating Facts About Mark Antony
Marcus Antonius, commonly known as Mark Antony, is one of the most complex and controversial characters in the history of…
How Rome Defeated Pontus: 5 Significant Events in the Mithridatic Wars
Although the Roman Empire wasn’t formed until the ascension of Octavian to the role of Emperor in 27 BC, the…
A Day in the Life of a Gladiator in Ancient Rome
Before the discoveries of Herculaneum and Pompeii (two cities destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD) in…
Rome’s Ghost Soldiers: What Happened To The Ninth Legion?
Legio IX Hispania, or the Spanish Ninth Legion, stamped its name in history when it apparently disappeared off the face…
This Day In History: Christian Fanatic, Roman Emperor Jovian Augustus Died (364)
On this day the Roman Emperor, “Jovian” Flavius Augustus died. The rein of Augustus was short lived; he ruled for…
A 2,300 Year Old Cold Case: Was Alexander the Great Murdered?
On June 10-11 323 BC, one of the best military commanders of all time, Alexander the Great, died in Babylon.…
The Great Unknowns: 6 of the Best Military Commanders You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
When it comes to discussing the greatest military generals of all time, most people will opt for Alexander the Great,…
Veni, Vidi, Vici: 5 Greatest Military campaigns of Julius Caesar’s Career
Julius Caesar is quite simply one of the most famous people who ever lived and is also regarded as an…
Spartacus: The Slave That Terrorized Rome
Thracian warrior Spartacus is credited with starting one of the most famous slave rebellions of all time. Also known as…
Constantinople Not Istanbul: 6 Great Byzantine Emperors
The Byzantine Empire is also known as the Eastern Roman Empire and was effectively formed in 330 AD when Constantine…