Roman Emperor Valerian’s capture by Shapur I at Edessa was the lowest point in Roman history, exposing the empire's sudden ...

Historian Michael Taylor rates depictions of ancient Rome in movies and TV shows. He reviews the depiction of gladiator fights in "Gladiator," starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. He discusses ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Imperivm: Great Battles of Rome – HD Edition Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom ...

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 ...

In 219 BC the Carthaginians, who had been expanding their control of Iberia, besieged and destroyed the city of Saguntum, about 30 km north of modern Valencia. Some time before this the Saguntines and ...

Emperor Crassus became the richest Roman and one of the richest men in the ancient world through his cunning, business savvy ...