Out of the long catalog of Emperors from ancient Rome, there are those who, for one reason or another, stand out amongst their predecessors and successors. Whilst some, such as Trajan or Marcus Aurelius, have become famous for their astute ability to rule their vast domains, there are others, such as Caligula and Nero, whose …
Even as a fan of Greco-Roman mythology, you may be forgiven for never having heard the name of Somnus. One of the more obscure deities in Greco-Roman mythology, Somnus or Hypnos (as was his Greek name) is the shadowy Roman god of sleep. Indeed, he was considered the personification of sleep by the ancient Greeks …
The Roman Republic can be broken into two primary stages, the Early Republic and the Late Republic. The Early Roman Republic The rise of the Roman Republic starts with an uprising against the last Roman king. The Revolt against King Tarquin In 510 BC Rome witnessed a revolt against the rule of the Etruscan kings. …