Over the course of this period, early forms of public welfare were established by Titus and Trajan and, in difficult times, plebeians could ask Roman administrators for help. We know much less ...

This course provides an introduction to Roman history, from its mythical beginnings to the battle of Actium in 31 BC. The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, ...

A superb general and politician, Julius Caesar (c.100 BC – 44 BC / Reigned 46 – 44 BC) changed the course of Roman history. Although he did not rule for long, he gave Rome fresh hope and a ...

The Romans famously claimed to be descended from the Trojans, but does this legend have any basis in actuality?

During a time of ongoing conflict with the Carthaginian general Hannibal, many Romans believed the arrival of Kybele was 'Rome's salvation' and 'changed the course of the war, and history'.

Roman generals and emperors offer important lessons about the dangers of authoritarian rule. In an attempt to always appear ...

For most humans who have breathed Earth's air over the course of history, our deaths have disappeared from record, as ...

The Roman invasion began in southern Britain ... like thanks to a description of them in here. But do remember, of course, they were Caesar's enemy, so his opinion might be a little bit one ...