Category Archives: Ancient Rome

Julius Caesar and the Danger of Punishment Without Due Process

Julius Caesar has long been tied to American ideas of liberty and republican government.

How Rome Educated Its Slaves

In Rome, knowledge wasn’t just power—it was property. The story of Daphnis, Cato, Atticus, and

Roman Roads: Engineering, Empire & Everyday Life

Roman roads were more than routes—they were Rome’s operating system. With 250,000 miles engineered for

Livia Augusta—First Roman Empress

When Livia Drusilla married Octavian, she became the world’s first Roman empress. Cast as the

Julius and his Lasting Calendar

Julius Caesar did not conquer the sun. He did something more human and more lasting:

Crassus and the Catastrophe at Carrhae

Carrhae was not just a loss on the battlefield—it was the moment Rome realized it

Thrace – Birthplace of Ares and Spartacus

From Ares to Spartacus, Thrace’s spirit endures: wild, untamed, and unforgettable.

An Eastern Glimpse of Rome’s Founding Myth

According to the legend, the princess Rhea Silvia somehow became pregnant, breaking her Vestal vows

Hannibal’s Mastery: Crushing the Roman Army

Hannibal would never rule Rome, but he shaped its destiny.

Arsinoe IV: Cleopatra’s Forgotten Rival

Arsinoe's leadership during the Alexandrian War was marked by strategic acumen.