Rome
Fighting for Pontus: The Second and Third Mithridatic Wars
History
March 26, 2020
Fighting for Pontus: The Second and Third Mithridatic Wars
When Mithridates became king of Pontus, he took his country from being a minor state to challenging Roman power in…
The Gallic Sack: Rome’s Greatest Defeat and Its Impact
History
December 21, 2019
The Gallic Sack: Rome’s Greatest Defeat and Its Impact
The Gallic sack of Rome, which followed the disastrous Battle of the Allia in 390 BC, was arguably the greatest…
When Pontus Challenged Roman Rule: The Rise Of King Mithridates VI
History
March 20, 2019
When Pontus Challenged Roman Rule: The Rise Of King Mithridates VI
In the year 122 BCE, Rome’s meteoric ascent to hegemony in the Mediterranean seemed unstoppable. The Republic was busily strengthening…
A Rome Away From Rome: The First Bulgarian Empire
History
October 25, 2018
A Rome Away From Rome: The First Bulgarian Empire
One of the most common recurring themes in European history is the role played by the legacy of Rome. Due…
Rome 2017: Europe Fights Back
European Union
March 27, 2017
Rome 2017: Europe Fights Back
Saturday, 25th March dawned on Rome as a day of celebrations. The anniversary provided a background to a collective reflection…
The importance of naval supremacy, part 1: Rome and the Punic Wars
History
January 29, 2017
The importance of naval supremacy, part 1: Rome and the Punic Wars
This is the first post in what hopefully will be an ongoing series of posts, aimed at recognizing and spreading…