Ancient Pompeii: History and Reconstruction
Pompeii, the ancient Roman town-city near modern Naples, boasted an assortment of baths, houses, temples, public structures, graffiti, frescoes, and even a gymnasium and a port. But…
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15 Remarkable Roman Gods and Goddesses
Introduction Like many contemporary cultures, the ancient Romans tended to view their mythological tradition as being borne by history rather than legends, with the central…
The Roman Army: Tactics, Organization, and Command Structure
Introduction History is witness to the triumph of the ancient Roman army, as evidenced by the Roman empire in its apical scope – which held…
The Roman Domus (House): Architecture and Reconstruction
Introduction to the Roman Houses and Villas From the historical perspective, the Roman domus (house) was oddly enough not exactly ‘Roman’ in its character. Rather…
Remarkable Visual Reconstruction of the Ancient Roman Soldier from 8th Century BC to 3rd Century AD
Introduction Starting out as a backwater inhabited by cattle rustlers who made their camps and rudimentary dwellings among the hills and the swamplands, Rome emerged…
6 Of The Most Expensive Products From The Ancient World
The oldest case of manufacturing and supplying of goods or services directly pertains to the very history of the economy (derived from Greek οίκος – ‘household’ and…
Animation Showcases the Roman Maniple Army Formation ‘Triplex Acies’ in Action
The historical successes of the ancient Roman army had always intrinsically pertained to their ability to adapt and ‘learn’ from their enemies. One of these…
