# Roman Republic
Rubbing It In: History’s Greatest Flexes and Ownages
“Ownage” is a modern slang term for the act of overwhelmingly defeating or dominating somebody, often leavened with connotations of superiority, arrogance, and plain rubbing it in. The term is modern, but…
SPQR: The Men Who Made and Secured the Roman Republic
It has been more than two thousand years since the Roman Republic collapsed, to be replaced by a de facto…
Most People Completely Overlook These Fascinating Facts About The Ancient World
The ancient world was quite different than how many of us believe it to have been. The ancients grew up…
Every Day Life in Ancient Rome was More Scandalous than Historians Let On
The Roman Republic and its Roman Empire successor are mostly remembered for both their glories and follies – both done…
Rich People From History Who Committed Shady and Evil Deeds
Some rich Gilded Age tycoons wanted to establish a secretive and private resort in which to relax and enjoy nature,…
These Historic Figures Really Deserved the Bad Karma They Got
Karma can be funny. Take that time in 1966 when John Lennon compared the Beatles’ popularity to that of Jesus.…
Life in the Roman Army and the Realities of Rome
The Roman legions with which Ancient Rome conquered the Mediterranean world underwent many changes over the centuries. Originally, they were…
Idiotic Moves That Ended in Terrible Disasters
Idiot moves are all too common in history. Take that time when a Brazilian cancer clinic moved to a new…
The Greatest Commanders and Warriors From Antiquity
The question of who was the ancient world’s greatest warrior usually boils down to a debate between Alexander the Great…
The Top Benevolent and Malevolent Dictators From History
“Dictator” and “tyrant” are dirty words today, and rightly so. Millennia ago, however, tyrants were wildly popular in Ancient Greece,…