With a legacy that lasted over 1,500 years in total, and saw the fall and assimilation of hundreds of ancient cultures and societies, it’s understandable why the Romans are such a big part of the world’s coll
In ancient times, the popularity of a piece of clothing was directly related to its simplicity and ease of wear. Generally, two types of clothing were popularly worn by the ancient Romans: the tunic and the toga. The tunic was the standard dress for most people,worn by slaves and non-cit...
Yet, ancient Romans also wore amulets to ward off disease and offered votives at temples to gods credited with healing powers. The blend of these two approaches produced some of the following surprising facts about health and medicine in the Roman Empire. ...
Do you know what the ancient Romans used instead of soap? Which emperor made his horse into a senator? Who was the god of music, light and truth? And how would a gladiator request an honourable death in battle? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating easy-to-read ...
But did you know that it onlybecame Italy’s capital in 1871? Or that Romans used tobrush their teeth with urine? Discover Rome with these47 interesting facts about Rome! They include facts aboutAncient Rome, aboutmodern Rome, and somefun factstoo!
7. Ancient Rome is underground. That’s right! As hundreds of years went by the original city of Rome had more and more buildings built on top of it and now the city is underground! 8. The Romans spoke Latin. Latin is a very, very old language that people don’t usually speak anymo...
2.The Greeks had some strange superstitions about food – some wouldn’t eat beans as they thought they contained the souls of the dead! Did you know that we have a FREE downloadableAncient Greeks primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike!
Heir to Julius Caesar, he was one of the most famous (and controversial) leaders from Ancient Rome, but how much do you really know about Caesar Augustus? From political strife to private life, here are 8 facts you mightn’t know about the famous Roman Statesman....
Map of Modern Greece.Athens | Piraeus | Propylaea | Areopagus |Corinth|Fast Facts About Greek Colonies Name of Greece "Greece" is our English translation ofHellas, which is what the Greeks call their country. The name "Greece" comes from the name the Romans applied to Hellas --Graecia. ...
Fascinating Facts: Romans helps introduce children to history by making learning fun, fresh and full of facts. From chariot racing to Julius Caesar, architecture to ancient myths, learn all about the Romans and unearth facts you never knew about the Roman empire. Romans is packed full of vivid...