Category: Ancient

The First Interwar Period, spanning the years between the First and Second Punic Wars, was a transformative era for both Rome and Carthage. Following the conclusion of the First Punic War in…

The First Punic War was a significant conflict that occurred from 264 BC to 241 BC between the two powerful states of the ancient Mediterranean—Rome and Carthage. Carthage, a maritime powerhouse of…

Chapter 1 opens during the heart of the Classical period, a time when mighty empires held sway over vast territories, and mighty armies waged wars of unprecedented scale and brutality. The principal…

The early inhabitants of Latium, an area in present-day Italy, were the Latins, an Italic tribe who began to emerge around the 10th century BC. The Latins are accredited with the creation…

Lucius Tarquinius Superbus was the seventh and final king of Rome, reigning from 534 BC until his eventual overthrow in 509 BC. An ambitious and ruthless ruler, he is infamously known for…

Romulus, the mythical founder and first king of Rome, bears a legacy steeped in legend and dispute. The origins of his tale trace back to approximately 753 BC, propelling him into a…

Tullus Hostilius, the third king of Rome, reigned from approximately 673–642 BC. He was a legendary figure, whose rule was marked by war and aggressive expansion. He is well-known for his triumph…

Ancus Marcius was the fourth king of Rome who ruled from 642 to 617 BC during a period when Rome was slowly building into a potential power within the Italian Peninsula. He…

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, also known as Tarquin the Elder, was the fifth king of Rome and reigned from 616 to 579 BC. He was one of Rome’s most influential and strategic kings,…

Servius Tullius was the sixth legendary king of ancient Rome who reigned from 578 to 534 BC. He is credited with the implementation of significant constitutional reforms which later led to the…