Augustus, though careful to preserve the appearance of republican institutions, held ultimate authority, effectively making ...

The harsh historical truth though is that the Roman Republic created and popularised gladiators ... latest sword and sandals ...

The fall of the Roman Republic is both complicated and straightforward ... California San Diego and the author of two books on ancient Rome. One, from 2018, is called Mortal Republic: How Rome ...

Her previous book, ‘ SPQR ‘, which is also available in Folio Society edition, took readers on an exhilarating journey back in time to the origins of the Roman Republic, a period in the history of ...

The 20th century established republics as the global standard, with monarchies declining after World War I and most former European colonies declaring independence as republics following World War II.

Stoicism isn’t just a set of ideas; it’s meant to be put into practice. The ancient philosophy is finding new fans through ...

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in ...

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii ... cultural exchange in the Roman Empire. Pompeii is located about 150 miles (241 kilometers) from Rome. The study builds upon research ...

Washington's influence, for instance, extends to every corner of the glob-ejust as Rome's once did across the Mediterranean ...

On August 24, 79 C.E., Mount Vesuvius erupted and encased the nearby Roman city of Pompeii in ash. Today, the city is a time ...

Economically speaking, in a socialist system the state owns some common property or means of production. A purely socialist state would own and operate all the means of production. Currently no nation ...