Ancient Rome

history

No historical evidence indicates that Roman gladiators fought sharks. Gladiatorial combat in Rome took place in urban arenas on land, featuring human versus human or human versu...

history

Political murder was a recurring feature of Roman public life, especially from the late Republic through the early Empire. This overview focuses on famous Romans who were murder...

Celebrity Profiles

Gladiator character names in ancient Rome reflect a structured world of combatants, each role carrying distinct identity, function, and symbolism. Understanding these names help...

Biography

Virgil was 51 years old when he died in 19 BCE. He was born in 70 BCE in Andes, near Mantua in northern Italy, and died in the late summer or early autumn of 19 BCE near Brundis...