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How the Roman Empire Expanded So Efficiently

Rome’s rise was no accident. With disciplined legions, strategic roads, and clever alliances, the empire expanded at remarkable speed. By granting citizenship and integrating new peoples, Rome turned ...
Rome once had a near-equal rival just 11 miles away in the early days of the empire. The ancient Roman city of Gabii may not ...
Beneath the mosaic floors of Roman villas, an ingenious system of underfloor heating transformed warmth into a mark of power ...
History buffs and lovers of unique experiences have the chance to walk through the same underground path once secretly used ...
Two thousand years ago, Alaska’s Mount Okmok volcano spewed ash high into the atmosphere for months. Scientists believe it ...
The Great Illyrian Revolt, erupting under Emperor Augustus, was one of the most serious uprisings faced by Rome in the early ...
President Donald Trump's "leadership approach is very American. But it is also very Roman," writes Barry Strauss.
The remains of seven adult males were uncovered in 2011 during excavations at the site of the University Library ...
Seven fully preserved skeletons found in an ancient city in Croatia have been identified as Roman soldiers who would have ...
A bronze, temple-shaped box dating back over 1,700 years was discovered in central Romania, officials with the Turda History ...