Ancient Rome

Discover Ancient Rome from the legendary period dominated by kings through the Republic and Empire with biographies, timelines, and maps.

  • Actor Philippe in role of Romulus, engraving, France, 18th century
    Who Were the Early Kings of Rome?
  • The fall of Rome
    The Fall of Rome: How, When, and Why Did It Happen?
  • The Sleeping Hermaphrodite
    Homosexuality in Ancient Rome
  • Statue of Tiberius on Capri island, Italy
    Biography of Tiberius, 1st Century Roman Emperor
  • Circle of Adam Elsheimer The Lupercalian Festival in Rome
    The Roman Festival of Lupercalia
  • Roman Centurion Soldier Helmets and the Coliseum
    Did Roman Soldiers Eat Meat?
  • Mosaic of Alexander the Great at the Battle of Issus, Pompeii
    Antiquity's Best Generals and Commanders
  • Thumbs down in a gladiatorial fight, 1910, author unknown
    The Rudis: The Symbol of a Roman Gladiator's Freedom
  • Scene of ancient Rome, 1901, by Prospero Piatti (1842-1902), oil on canvas, 66.5x105 cm
    Patrons and Clients in Roman Society
  • Double rainbow over the Colosseum at the entrance to the Roman Forum, Via Sacra, Piazza Del Colosseo, Rome, Italy
    Latin-Based Words for Colors and Other Things
  • Europe in the time of Odoacer 476-493 A.D.
    A Short Timeline of the Fall of the Roman Empire
  • Julius Caesar leading his army across the Rubicon
    Meaning Behind the Phrase to Cross the Rubicon
  • Religion in Ancient Rome
    Ancient Roman Priests
  • A statue of Janus
    Who Was the Ancient Roman God Janus?
  • Death of Ceasar
    The Ides of March
  • Caligula
    The Top 5 Worst Roman Emperors
  • Pen and ink sketch of Roman General Marcus Licinius Crassus in 93 B.C.
    How Did Crassus Die?
  • Sunrise, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
    The 7 Famous Hills of Rome
  • Roman ruin of an insula, or apartment building
    What Was Life Like in an Ancient Roman Apartment?
  • Statue of Julius Caesar From The Vienna, Austria Parliament
    The First Triumvirate and Julius Caesar
  • Statue of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, York Minster
    The 6 Types of Togas Worn in Ancient Rome
  • Roman ruins
    Primary Sources of Roman History
  • Marble plates with inscriptions in ancient Latin
    What Are the Romance Languages?
  • Cast of a dog
    A Day in Pompeii
  • Bust of Brutus
    Was Julius Caesar the Biological Father of His Frenemy Brutus?
  • Numa Pompilius, second king of Rome
    Biography of Numa Pompilius, Roman King
  • Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar
    Winners and Losers of Julius Caesar's Gallic War Battles
  • Capitoline Wolf
    Roman Exposure of Infants
  • Tourists at the Roman baths
    Roman Baths and Hygiene in Ancient Rome
  • A 2nd century bust of the Roman Emperor Commodus
    Economic Reasons for the Fall of Rome
  • Sunlight through the Colosseum in Rome
    The 8 Biggest Military Defeats Suffered by Ancient Rome
  • Ammunition Belt - Daisy
    Who Said 'If You Want Peace, Prepare for War'?
  • Pompey the Great
    Biography of Pompey the Great, Roman Statesman
  • A statue of Julius Caesar
    How Were Julius Caesar and His Successor Augustus Related?
  • Bas relief in the Roman Colosseum of gladiators fighting
    Biography of Spartacus, an Enslaved Man Who Led a Revolt
  • The Prima Porta Augustus displayed in the Braccio Nuovo (New Wing) of Museo Chiaramonti, Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy
    Roman Imperial Dates
  • Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge spanning the Tiber River.
    The Tiber River of Rome
  • Illustration of the Latin Poet Ovid
    The Great Poet Ovid
  • The Byzantine Roman Emperor Justinian
  • Roman Family Funeral Slab 1st C
    Ancient Roman Family
  • Erotic painting in Pompeii.
    Male Sexuality in Ancient Rome
  • Bust of Sulla
    Lucius Cornelius Sulla "Felix" (138-78 B.C.E)
  • Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar, after the battle Alesia
    The Revolt of the Gauls From Caesar's Gallic Wars
  • Julius Caesar Illustration
    Why Was Julius Caesar So Important?
  • Roman marble sarcophagus with relief depicting marriage
    Matrimonium: Types of Roman Marriage
  • Rebel King Caractacus and members of his family, after being turned over to Roman Emperor Claudius
    Early Rome and the Issue of the 'King'
  • The Roman Colosseum in the early morning
    Culture in the Ancient Roman Republic
  • Bas relief of gladiators fighting in Italy
    What Kinds of Weapons and Armor Did Gladiators Use?
  • Sack of Rome in 410 by Alaric the King of the Goths. Miniature from 15th Century.
    Alaric, King of the Visigoths and the Sack of Rome in A.D. 410
  • 'The Mother of the Gracchi', c1780. Artist: Joseph Benoit Suvee
    Who Were the Gracchi Brothers of Ancient Rome?
  • Obelisk of Theodosius I against a blue sky
    The Great Roman Emperor Theodosius I
  • Sunrise, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
    Periods of History in Ancient Rome
  • Corinthian columns, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
    The Ancient Roman Forum
  • Romulus
    Power Structures in Early Rome
  • RIP Notice on Gate, Cowra Cemetery New South Wales Australia
    Meaning of Requiescat in Pace
  • Elagabalus at the Capitoline Museums
    Elagabalus Emperor of Rome
  • Stories from Virgil - Charon and the Ghosts
    Who Were Roman Lares, Larvae, Lemures, and Manes?
  • Statue Of Emperor Constantine Outside Cathedral
    Was Constantine the Great a Christian?
  • Valens and the Battle of Adrianople (Hadrianopolis)
  • Victorian illustration of Roman family dinner
    Latin Names and Terms for Family Members
  • Constantine
    Who Was Constantine the Great?
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