The armor and weapons that the Roman legions used. Filmed in South Wales during an annual Roman reenactment day. It runs about 10 minutes. Shows what made the Roman army such a successful fighting force.
- Alaric I
In 410 A.D., Rome was sacked by the Visigoths. It was the first time that Rome had been taken by a foreign army in 800 years. Although the Western Roman Empire was already well into decline, the sack of Rome sent shockwaves throughout the world and signaled...
- Marcus Aurelius And Barbarian Immigration In The Second Century Roman Empire
Immigration is of course an old issue. The history of mankind is a story of people moving from one area to another. And often, the people living in an area are not too happy to see newcomers arrive. The was the case in the second century Roman Empire....
- Missing Hbo Rome?
Missing HBO Rome? So am I. I can not wait until the next season comes out. I also hope the first season is released on DVD soon. Want to read about Roman history while we wait? Here are some suggestions: Roman History - This is a category at the Open...
- History Of Wales
History of Wales. This is a short history of the European nation of Wales which is a part of the United Kingdom. Wikipedia notes, "Wales is a country and one of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom (along with England, Scotland, and Northern...
- The Heart Of Change: Julius Caesar And The End Of The Roman Republic
The Heart of Change: Julius Caesar and the End of the Roman Republic. This is an essay that looks at the organizational change theory of Kotter and Cohen (2002) and applies it to the actions of Julius Caesar as he brought about the end of the Roman Republic....