Herstory
How Myth and Female Power Shaped Roman Society
Even though ordinary Roman women were denied formal political rights, the influence of powerful women in Rome is undeniable.
Ancient Rome
The Roman West Fell: Barbarians, Borders, and the End of an Empire
The Western Roman Empire was not destroyed in one swift stroke.
Ancient Rome
How Constantine’s Vision Shaped an Empire
Throughout the fourth century, the Roman Empire teetered on the edge of reinvention. Emperor Constantine the Great set in motion profound political and religious changes that shaped Europe and the Near East for centuries to come. Yet, his death in 337 triggered civil wars, royal intrigues, and fraught religious struggles
Ancient Rome
The Roman Embassy to China and the Dawn of a Dark Age
The second century AD marked a pinnacle of power and prosperity for both the Roman and Han Chinese Empires. By AD 160, these two colossal powers stood at their political and economic zenith, seemingly untouchable. Yet, as history often teaches us, such heights can precede a precipitous fall. This period
Ancient Rome
Ancient Sri Lanka's Trade Secrets: Rome, India, and the Silk Road Connection
Most Roman vessels ended their voyages at the Burmese city of Tamala, on the northwest edge of the Malay Peninsula
Ancient Rome
Roman Voyages to Indo-Parthian India
One of the most fascinating examples of the ancient trading network is the Roman trade with India, specifically the Indo-Parthian Kingdom
Ancient Rome
Arabia Felix: Exploring Ancient Hadramawt and the Port of Qana
Known to the Romans as "Arabia Felix" (Fortunate Arabia), this region was the source of one of antiquity's most prized commodities: frankincense.