Valentine's Day: The Love That Defied Power
The article explores the origins of Valentine's Day, highlighting its historical roots in the defiance of love against oppressive power.
The ship that preserved the flavor of Rome for 2,000 years
An intact Roman ship has been discovered in the Ionian Sea, shedding light on the routes of garum and the crucial role of Hispania as a major factory of the Empire.
How Empress Livia Drusila Became One of the Most Powerful Women in Rome for Over 50 Years
Empress Livia Drusila played a crucial role in the Roman Empire's development, wielding significant power for over 50 years and ensuring the continuation of its imperial lineage.
Make the soldiers rich. And do not deal with anything else
The article recounts the final moments of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus as he prepares to pass on his legacy to his sons during a tumultuous time in history.
Chantal Delsol: "Like at the time of the fall of Rome, the West is experiencing the collapse of an old empire"
Philosopher Chantal Delsol draws parallels between today's Europe and the fall of the Roman Empire in her new book, urging a rediscovery of Saint Augustine's lessons in the face of civilizational erasure.
How the Frozen River Helped the Fall of the Roman Empire
On December 31, 406 AD, a large group of barbarian tribes crossed the frozen Rhine River, marking the beginning of the destruction of Gaul and the accelerated collapse of Roman authority in the West.
Pepin the Short overthrew the king in the Frankish Empire after the Pope approved it
Pepin the Short, the first Frankish king from the Carolingian dynasty, significantly influenced European politics in the early Middle Ages by establishing closer ties with the Pope in Rome.