The Consul Who Wanted to Give Rome Land: Spurius Cassius
In 485 BC, so the Romans told it centuries later, two quaestors led a man up onto the Capitol. He had been consul of the Roman Republic three…
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The 5 Greatest Battles of the Roman Empire
Imagine standing at dawn on a dusty hill in southern Italy. Around you: 80,000 Roman soldiers – the…
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The Forgotten Frontier – Why Hadrian’s Wall Was So Much More Than a Wall
Hadrian's Wall wasn't just a barrier. It was a border, a symbol, and a way of life. A…
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Books Like Simon Scarrow: My Recommendations for Fans of Roman Historical Fiction
You know the feeling. You close the last page, set the book down – and don’t know what…
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Why We’re Still Fascinated by the Romans – and What That Says About Us
It was a TikTok video that made me laugh – and then think. A woman turns to her…
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Julius Caesar: The Man Who Changed Rome Forever
The Man Who Changed Rome Forever Some figures in history loom so large that their name becomes a…
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Nine Years of Resistance: Caractacus – The British King Who Defied Rome
A King Without a Throne – and Yet Immortal 51 AD. Rome, the eternal city. The centre of…
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Gladiators – Blood, Glory and the Truth Behind the Arena
They are the most famous fighters of antiquity: gladiators. But what most people think they know barely matches…
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Varus, Give Me Back My Legions! – The Battle of Teutoburg Forest and the End of a Dream
It was a sentence that made the mighty of Rome tremble. Emperor Augustus, usually known for his cool…
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Emperors at the Edge of the World: How Britain Shaped and Destroyed Rome’s Rulers
Discover the close connection between Rome's emperors and the province of Britannia. This article explores the roles of…
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