Ancient History
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…
This Day In History: Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon (49 BC)
On this day in history in 49 B.C.- Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River and starts a civil war in…
This Day In History: Ivan The Terrible Orders A Massacre In Novgorod (1570)
On this day in history, Ivan the Terrible ordered the massacre of the inhabitants of the city of Novgorod (1570).…
First Among Equals: 7 Great Western Roman Emperors
The Western Roman Empire had dozens of rulers from its formation in 27 BC to its conclusion in 476 AD.…
Downfall: 5 Reasons Why the Roman Empire Collapsed
There is much debate as to the causes of Rome’s destruction. What we do know is that no single factor…
The Musical Tyrant: 5 Facts about Emperor Nero
Emperor Nero ruled the Roman Empire from 54-68 AD and is usually looked upon as a bloodthirsty tyrant who murdered…
Athens vs. Sparta: How the Second Peloponnesian War Was Won
The Second Peloponnesian War was fought between the city-states of Sparta and Athens in the 5th century BC. The conflict…
The Men Who Changed Rome: 6 of the Roman Republic’s Most Important Figures
The Roman Republic lasted for almost 500 years and produced some of the most famous people in world history. From…