Short History of the Romans from 753 BC to 1453 AD
From a backwater kingdom to a thriving republic to a world-dominating empire, and finally, back to oblivion – the Roman scope epitomizes the cycle of…
Roman Republic
Hannibal Barca: The Remarkable Military Genius Who Defied the Romans
Introduction Hannibal ad portas – a phrase that not only exemplified what an entire generation of Romans went through but also reverberated into popular consciousness…
A wealth of ancient military objects recovered from a naval battle site of the First Punic War
The Battle of the Aegates (also known as the Battle of the Egadi Islands) was the last major naval encounter fought between the Mediterranean powers…
Incredible 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…
