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Sol Adhuc Transit: On the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire
Photo by ugur uğur The Roman Empire is one of history's most enduring and consequential civilizations. Without its existence, the world of today would be quite different. It spanned centuries and continents and left an indelible mark on the world. It's no wonder why...
Roman Legions and Early Church Christians – A History
Photo by Caio Fernandes The historical novel Lucius is a story of a soldier facing a fateful reassignment that sets him on a quest for spiritual truth. It’s a tale that strikes at the heart of the great dilemma faced by many legionaries during the Pax Romana. For much...
The Roman Legion Marches Across the World: Veni, Vedi, Veci!
Photo by Angela Chacón Without the Roman Army, there would not have been the Roman Empire. It was the formidability of the Roman Legion that help shaped the Ancient Western World. The Roman Army was a marvel of military organization and discipline, where countless...
3 Solid Reasons Why Christianity is Part of Roman History
Photo by Yaopey Yong The story of Lucius is about a Roman soldier in search of truth. And in the book, the rise and fall of the Roman Empire are two very distant events. Instead, it touches heavily on the rise of Christianity as it was beginning to go beyond the...
The Enduring Legacy of the Roman Empire: Its Impact on Contemporary Society
Image by Leonhard Niederwimmer from Pixabay The legacy of the Roman Empire lives on not only through its achievements but also in the valuable lessons it imparts. We can use these insights to build more just, resilient, and sustainable societies by...
The First Christian Emperor: Constantine the Great
Photo by izmapics During much of the early years of Christianity, the fledgling religion was perennially persecuted by the Romans. This was only a few centuries after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was because the Roman Empire saw Christianity as...
Historical Fiction Books About Ancient Rome You Must Read
Photo by iftikharalam Finding the best historical fiction books about ancient Rome to read is an endeavor that a lot of us would like to do, especially for the history buffs out there. Ancient Rome is such a fascinating setting for historical fiction. With all its...
Books About Roman Soldiers and Its Army You Need to Read
Photo by Oană Andrei There are many books about Roman soldiers and the army out there that readers can take the time to read and enjoy. A lot of people are fascinated with a fictional story about a Roman soldier due to how popular the genre of historical fiction is....
Life in a Roman Army: An Interesting Glimpse Into the Past
Photo by Gioele Fazzeri on Unsplash Life in a Roman army seems like a daunting yet gripping fraction of what war has been like in history. Read on for an interesting glimpse into the past. Without a doubt, the Roman army stood as the most formidable and adept military...
How History Shaped the World That We Live in Today
Photo by Giammarco Boscaro Most people believe we should leave the past where it belongs: in the past. While this may be wise, we must remember certain aspects to understand how history shaped the world and use this knowledge to our advantage in everyday life. We...