Category: Ancient History

Lucretia was a noblewoman known for her innocence, beauty, and suicide that she committed after a rape. Her death is a symbol of dishonor in human relationships in Ancient Rome. Livy introduced Lucretia as “occupying herself differently,” which tells about her high honor and the distinction from other women (79). She is proud of keeping…

Table of Contents Introduction The History of Julius Caesar Why Caesar Is Significant in History What Were the Failures of Caesar as a Leader? How did Caesar Contribute to Modern Culture? Conclusion References Introduction Julius Caesar is a renowned ancient ruler of Rome who considerably transformed the country by expanding its borders and introducing an…

After the eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD, the entire city of Pompeii in the Gulf of Naples was buried under a layer of volcanic ash and forgotten until the middle of the XVIII century. Today, the city of Pompeii is one of the most significant archaeological sites, because when volcanic gas and…

Caesar Augustus was among Rome’s greatest rulers, leading the Republic’s development into an empire. Augustus, also named Octavian, revolutionized practically all areas of Roman society throughout his rule, restoring stability and prosperity to the Roman government. The emperor stated that he worked toward the Roman Republic’s dignity, not for selfish enrichment. Nevertheless, his reign entailed…

Introduction In global History, various events occurred, which remains the History of the world. The article will briefly discuss the impact of History and the political, cultural, social, and economic consequences connected to the emergence of the cities and the urban areas for the pre-modern people. Such effects will be associated with the given two…

Table of Contents Introduction The Rise of the Polis Athens and Sparta Societal Differences and the Peloponnesian War The Rise of Macedonia Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The history of ancient Greece is an interesting confrontation of polies with different political and social structures. Athens built its democracy, overturning long-standing oligarchy, whereas Sparta maintained its oligarchic…

Historical records and, particularly, the accounts of the key events provided by the experts that were present to witness historically significant occurrences, hold particularly strong weight and value for the future generations as the window of opportunity to glance at the past critically. However, the presence of personal biases and the preconceptions that chronicler might…

Rome is a historic city and capital of Roma Province and is situated in the central region of the Italian Peninsula. For a long time, Rome controlled the destiny of all evolution known to Europe before it fell into despair and dissolution. Even with many challenges, Rome was able to conquer all and hold its…

Many historians have argued the exact reason behind the downfall of the Roman Republic. With the growth of the Roman Republic, many problems emerged; each of them could be considered the cause of the downfall. The late Republic was plagued by economic, political, and social issues; many changes were required. However, the unresolved issues, corruption,…

Despite the fact that the Roman Empire fell a few hundred years ago, since then, scientists have been trying to establish the reasons for the disappearance of the great state. One such researcher is Edward Gibbon, who established his own theory of the fall of Rome. According to him, the key role will be played…