Discover the untold stories of seven powerful Roman women whose political genius and social influence often surpassed the emperors themselves, reshaping history from behind the throne.
Think you know ancient Rome? Think again. Discover the truth behind 7 popular Roman history myths—from thumbs-down gladiator signals and vomitoriums to Nero’s “fiddle” and lead poisoning. Uncover what really happened and why understanding the real Roman world matters more than ever.
Discover how Roman women wielded surprising economic and political power behind the scenes, from owning vast estates to influencing imperial policy—rewriting the narrative you thought you knew about women in antiquity.
Discover the surprising truth about sexuality in ancient Rome that history books sanitize—from power dynamics trumping gender to sexual customs that challenge everything we thought we knew about this influential civilization.
Empress Messalina, married to Claudius, wielded significant power in Rome but faced a scandalous downfall after her secret marriage to Gaius Silius in AD 48.
Throughout history, art has served as a powerful medium for communication, transcending mere aesthetic appeal to become a strategic tool for propaganda. In the context of ancient Rome, emperors adeptly employed art to shape public perception and reinforce their authority.
In ancient Rome, aristocratic women occupied a unique position within society. These women were integral to the social and political fabric, yet their roles were largely informal and often unacknowledged in official records. Despite this, their influence was profound and far-reaching.
Among the myriad of Roman emperors, few evoke as much intrigue and infamy as Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, better known as Caligula. Renowned for his tyrannical rule, Caligula's reign is often highlighted by tales of extravagance, cruelty, and madness.
Ancient Roman literature features key works like Virgil's "The Aeneid" and Ovid's "Metamorphoses," exploring themes of duty, transformation, and society.
