Ancient Rome
Claudius, Roman Emperor (41-54 AD)
Tiberius Claudius Drusus was born in Lugdunum (Lyon) in Gaul on August 1, 10 BC, according to historical sources, as the second son of...
Articles about the Franks
Fall of the Carolingian Empire
After the death of Charlemagne (Charles the Great) in 814 AD the Frankish Empire was faced with serious issues. The Arab conquest has made...
Ancient Rome
Ancient roman games as a killing machine for wild animals
The games in the Roman arenas were above all a huge killing and extermination machine for wild animals. It was not the gladiatorial fights,...
Ancient Rome
Circus Maximus in ancient Rome
The Circus Maximus was considered the largest and most famous circus complex in the ancient world. First and foremost, chariot races were held in...
Ancient Rome
Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC)
Cicero (philosopher, lawyer, statesman and rhetorician) was born 106 BC in Arpinum (now Arpino) in Lazio, a region that was also the home of...
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...