Explore how Pompey the Great, Rome’s military genius, reshaped the eastern empire by defeating piracy and Mithridates VI, yet ultimately fell to Julius Caesar, illustrating the fatal contradictions of the late Roman Republic.
How Rome’s tribunes transformed politics: sacrosanct veto, popular legislation, and the revolutionary careers of the Gracchi, Saturninus, and Sulpicius.
Discover how three ancient Roman trade routes laid the foundation for today's global economy, influencing everything from your morning coffee supply chain to international shipping regulations.
The Roman road network, a marvel of ancient engineering, laid the foundation for Rome's expansion and cohesion. Spanning approximately 250,000 miles, these roads connected the vast territories of the empire, facilitating efficient movement of people and goods.
