rome – Tome of Trovius

The Black Dinner

After the failure of the war in Dacia, Domitian sought to get even with the senators and equites in a truly unique way.

Discussing the famous Lars, Lars Porsena and where the name comes from.

A quick review of the ancient town of Narni, Italy. It became the namesake for the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis.

Liguria is described by Livy as an ideal battlefield to create soldiers.

Read about the ancient archaeological discovery of Gravisca.

The story of the deportation of the Apuani by the Romans

In the ancient world, a pandemic was relentless.

Lucan’s story on a grove in Gaul which has an eerie presence.

After Caesar’s victory over Pharnaces he sent to Rome his simple report, “Veni Vedi Vici”.

The story behind the Latin phrase Vae Vicitis