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Fighting for Pontus: The Second and Third Mithridatic Wars
History

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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