Absolute power of a dictator
Before Julius Caesar and Octavian Augustus, there was a man who, actually, hastened the end of the Roman Republic by his example. His name was Lucius ... read more
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Ceremony of dogs crucification
I would like to tell you about one of the strangest barbaric rituals of ancient Rome that started after 390 B.C. and took place for centuries. Once a ... read more
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Example of Sulla
Admiring his noble deed, Roman citizen chose him as a consul for the year of 80 BC. After his time as a consul was over, Sulla simply retired to his c... read more
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Famous Silk Road
Everybody heard about famous Silk Road - a series of trade routes that were vital to cultural interaction connecting East and West Asia. Silk Road lin... read more
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Infamous Year of Four Emperors
Year 69 AD in Europe is called the Year of Four Emperors. In this remarkable period four Roman emperors Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian consecut... read more
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More mysteries
There are even more mysteries that surround the origin of the Silk Road network. Nobody could clearly explain one of the greatest archaeological disco... read more
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One secret of brave Spartans
Have you ever wondered why Spartans were able to spend so much time of the lives on military exercises? I guess, everyone watched the movie about 300 ... read more
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Persian Royal Road
But that was not all. Exactly at the same time historians learned about the existence of another autonomous routes of the Silk Road network. This subn... read more
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Sulla's military achievements
Last time I was telling you that Roman dictator Sulla was famous for his bravery and cunning. Here is his glorious deeds in brief.In 106 BC Sulla part... read more
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The highest Roman military honor
For his achievements Sulla was awarded the highest Roman military honor - a famous Grass Crown. This award was given for personal bravery to a command... read more
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