The Battle of Carrhae in 53 bc unfolded between the Roman Republic and the Parthian Empire near Carrhae, modern-day Harran, Turkey. Marcus Licinius Crassus, the wealthiest man in Rome, led seven ...
After decades of war between their cities, the generals Scipio Africanus and Hannibal faced off at the Battle of Zama.
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. We owe the Roman poet Martial a debt of gratitude for recording so vividly the gladiatorial battle that took place on the opening day of the ...