Articles Index
63-62 B.C. - Cato, Cicero, and the Conspiracy of Catiline
The Conspiracy of Catiline consisted of men unhappy with the current state of affairs who were willing to take arms against the Roman Republic. Cato and Cicero approved execution of the traitors.
Ancient Queens
Here are some of the most famous ancient queens in ancient history.
Olympics Sports Illustrated
A photo essay highlighting ancient Olympic events and athletes through ancient art.
Red-Figure Pottery in Greek Art
A collection of photos of red-figure pottery by famous Greek painters.
Ancient Rome - Periods of History in Ancient Rome
Ancient Roman history is divided into four eras: Regal Rome, Republican Rome, the Roman Empire, and the Byzantine Empire.
Challenges of a Divided Empire
An overview of the challenges (and resolutions) the Roman Empire faced during the period of dominate.
Major Ancient Near and Middle Eastern Kings
Information on some of the most important ancient Near and Middle Eastern kings.
Alban Hills
An overview of an important set of hills near Rome that are called the Alban Hills.
Shapur I the Great of Persia vs the Romans
Information on the events that made the Persian king Shapur I so important for the Roman Empire.
Callisto
Some of the ancient writers on the myth featuring the transformation of Callisto.
Campus Martius
Basic information about the Campus Martius, an ancient area first adjacent to and then included in the city of Rome.
Mausoleum of Augustus
Photo of the Mausoleum of Augustus.
7 Hills of Rome
Monuments of the seven hills of Ancient Rome.
Significance of the Campus Martius
The importance of the Campus Marius (Field of Mars) especially in Republican Rome.
Eras of Ancient Jewish History
Timeline of Jewish history from the time of Abraham until roughly the time of Jesus.
Profile of Shapur I the Great of Persia
Basic information on the third century Persian ruler and his claims to fame.
Was Alexander the Great a Greek?
A major figure in Greek history, Alexander the Great conquered much of the world, spreading Greek culture from India to Egypt, but the question of whether Alexander the Great was actually Greek continues to spark debate. Here's a look at some arguments.
Ancient Egypt Jobs Pictures
A picture of scribes in ancient Egypt.
Mesoamerican Ball Game
Starting about 3500 years ago, the Mesoamericans began to play organized team sports revolving around a bouncing rubber ball.
Proliferation of Kings
At the end of the period of the Dominate, the Roman Empire in the West was taken over by small kingdoms.
Caesar's Role in the Collapse of the Roman Republic
An overview of how the Romans handled problems of imperial succession.
Early Rome and the Issue of Kings
Early Rome and the Issue of Kings.
The Barbarian at the Gates and Other Roman Difficulties at the Edges of Empire
An overview of the presence of barbarians and their impact on imperial policy during the Dominate period of the Roman Empire.
How the Romans Handled Problems of Imperial Successions
An overview of how the Romans handled problems of imperial succession.
Other Dates for Rome's Fall: Pros and Cons
There are many critical events in Roman history that might be thought of as the moment when the Roman Empire fell. Here are some pros and cons.