When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There were over 80 emperors of the Roman Empire, but how much do you know about these ...
Being a Roman emperor was a risky job. It wasn't unusual for emperors to be killed by usurpers wanting to remove them from power. They also faced many health challenges, such as death from epidemics ...
'What Was a Roman Emperor’s Daily Life Like?' Classicist and author Mary Beard sits down with Tristan Hughes in this filmed podcast for the The Ancients podcast to discuss the role of the Roman ...
"Secret" excavations in Luxembourg reveal 141 Roman gold coins from eight Roman emperors and one usurper. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...
The Roman Empire conjures up images of military power, gladiatorial contests, and feats of engineering, but to the men who ruled, life was complicated and fraught with risk. Julius Caesar, whose power ...