Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome
Naval Battle of Actium
The battle of Actium ended the Second Triumvirate and shifted the power base of Roman rule of the Mediterranean to the West. Octavian’s subjugation...
Ancient Rome
Ancient Britannia under the Roman rule and development of Londinium
From the reconnaissance of Julius Caesar in 55 BC, to what is called the "Saxon Advent" in 49 AD, the lands of England, Scotland...
Ancient Rome
Etruscans
Origins of the Etruscans
Etruscans period in the Italy history began around the VIII century BC. There are three theories about the Etruscans origin: The...
Ancient Rome
Short about Greek cities in Italy and Sicily
In the VIII century began Greek colonization, which ended in the VI century BC. After 480 BC and after the battle of Himera, in...
Ancient Rome
Short facts about Italic tribes
In the V century, vast majority of tribes on the Apennines peninsula were Italics, while Sabine tribes had a significance role in Roman history. Italic...
Ancient Rome
Geographical position of Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome lay on the left bank of the river Tiber (25 km from the mouth). In the era of empires, ancient Rome was...
Ancient Rome
Rome during period of kings
Legend about founding of Rome
Numitor – was one of Aeneas descendants, but his brother Amulis overthrew him and then he killed his son while...