The find of a new house belonging to 6th century Rome indicates that Rome was actually somewhat larger in this period than previously thought. Continue reading “6th Century Rome larger than thought”
9 September – On this day
Lucius Domitius Aurelianus Augustus, better known as Aurelian was born. Born in humble circumstances Aurelian rose through the military to become emperor of Rome in 270. Continue reading “AD 214 – Aurelian is born”
The 1,800 year old Sarcophagus was discovered by accident in an Ashkelon construction site. Continue reading “Roman Sarcophagus found in Ashkelon”
4 September – On this day
Romulus Augustulus, the 16 year old last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, was forced to abdicate Continue reading “AD 476 – The Western Roman Empire Falls”
Did you know?
Although the Linothorax is considered purely a Greek armour by many people, in fact a number of non-Greeks are known for having used the Linothorax. Continue reading “Vespasian wore Greek Armour”
31 August – On this day
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, or Caligula as he is better known to the world, was born on this day in AD 12. Continue reading “AD 12 – Caligula born”
Novinite.com have reported that archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered a 1600 year old mosaic in downtown Sofia. Continue reading “1600 year old mosaic discovered”
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Mount Vesuvius is still known as one of the most dangerous volcanos in the world. Continue reading “Vesuvius Today”
24 August AD 79 On this Day
Vesuvius erupted and buried the people of Pompeii. The eruption occurred just one day after the Vulcanalia, the festival celebrating Vulcan, a Roman god associated with fire. One eyewitness, Pliny the Younger, compared the smoke shooting up from Mount Vesuvius to a pine tree. Continue reading “AD 79 Vesuvius Erupts – Pompeii & Herculaneum”
Locusta was born in the 1st century AD in Gaul (modern day France) during her youth it appears that she learnt a great deal about herbalism and toxicology. By the time the sources mention Locusta it is apparent that she is already held responsible for a number of poisoning murders in Rome. How many lives Locusta took throughout her career is impossible to tell, as secrecy and discretion were important elements of her business. Continue reading “Locusta and Nero’s university of poisoners”
On the 19th of August 43 BC Octavian, later to become Augustus the first emperor of Rome, compelled the Roman Senate to elect him Consul of Rome.
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