About TheRomanEmpire

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How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

Well if you think about it just as much as you do, then welcome into 'The Roman Empire'...

Your one-stop destination for everything related to Roman history. We delve into the fascinating world of ancient Rome, from its legendary founding by Romulus and Remus to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. We offer a rich tapestry of content, including detailed explorations of significant events, profiles of notable figures, and analyses of cultural and societal developments. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student seeking educational content, or simply curious about the past, we will guide you through the captivating narrative of Rome's rise and fall and how it has shaped our modern world.

Join us on this journey through time....

The Emperor Assassinated by His Best Friend...

It was the Ides of March, 44 BC. A warm spring morning in Rome. Julius Caesar, dictator, war hero, reformer, was on his way to a Senate meeting, unaware that dozens of men, including some he called friends, were waiting to plunge their knives into him. And when the first blade struck, it wasn’t a f…

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The Class Struggles That Shaped the Roman Empire...

The Roman Empire was famous for its powerful leaders and great wealth, but not everyone was rich. The poor people, the plebians, who have mostly been ignored in the history books, made up the majority of the population. They were the faceless many, who ploughed the fields and worked in the shops. T…

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The Poison That Toppled a Roman Emperor...

When it came to Roman emperors, few had a rise as unlikely—or a death as suspicious—as Claudius. Once dismissed as a stammering, limping oddity, Claudius shocked Rome by surviving palace intrigue, assassinations, and a notoriously bloodthirsty family to become emperor. And not just any emperor—he e…

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