Third Samnite War: Rome’s Ascent
The Third Samnite War was a conflict between the Roman Republic and a grand coalition of its enemies. Victory here set the stage for Roman expansion. Continue reading Third Samnite War: Rome’s Ascent
The Battle of Watling Street
The battle which enshrined Boudicca in Ancient History and very nearly prematurely ended the Roman occupation of Britain, concluded in a decisive one sided battle. Continue reading The Battle of Watling Street
Decimation
An overview of Decimation, the most brutal punishment issued by the Roman war machine. Traumatic to say the least. Continue reading Decimation
The Imperial Legion: Most complete unit
How the Imperial Roman Legion was the most complete army sub-unit until the Napoleonic Army Continue reading The Imperial Legion: Most complete unit
The Roman Empire
An introduction to the Roman Empire and opening of the blog to a new era of history! Continue reading The Roman Empire
About the Author
Want to know the reason how and why Roman history fascinated me? check it out in this post here! Continue reading About the Author
The Last Pompeian
The tale of Sextus Pompey, the youngest son of Pompey who took up piracy against Octavian and Anthony in a bid to win power himself. Continue reading The Last Pompeian
Pompey: Great General or Marketer?
Pompey the Great was one of the most prominent persons in the Roman Republic. The one who added a lot of territory, was he a brilliant general or administrator or a great marketer or a combination of the above? Continue reading Pompey: Great General or Marketer?
Rome’s Greatest Nemesis: Hannibal Barca
A civilization that expands makes many enemies. This man was the greatest enemy of the Roman Republic and inflicted a lot of punishment with his steadfast hatred of Rome. Continue reading Rome’s Greatest Nemesis: Hannibal Barca
Censors: Populations and Morals
Censors were the final official position in the Republic. There was no imperium or legislative authority, but the moral authority with this post was immense. Continue reading Censors: Populations and Morals
Roman Imperium 