In 9 AD, Arminius ambushed Varus and destroyed three Roman legions—fixing Rome’s frontier on the Rhine.
The Teutoburg Forest Disaster (9 AD): Arminius, Varus, and the Day Rome Lost Three Legions
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Famous Battles
The Battle of the Allia: Rome’s First Devastating Defeat
In 390 BCE, the Roman army was crushed by Gallic invaders at the Battle of the Allia, leading to the sack of Rome and a historical trauma.
The Battle of Actium: The Clash That Changed Rome Forever
In 31 BCE, Octavian’s navy defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra at Actium, sealing the fate of Rome’s Republic and ushering in the age of the Empire.
The Sack of Rome in 390 BCE: The Gauls’ Devastating Invasion
In 390 BCE, Rome faced its first catastrophic sack when the Gauls overran the city. Discover how the Romans endured and rebuilt.
The Battle of Cannae: Hannibal’s Greatest Victory Against Rome
The Battle of Cannae in 216 BCE saw Hannibal’s Carthaginian forces annihilate a massive Roman army in one of history’s most devastating defeats.
The Battle of Sentinum: Rome’s Victory Over the Samnite-Gallic Alliance
In 295 BC, the Battle of Sentinum saw Rome defeat a coalition of Samnites and Gauls, securing dominance over central Italy.
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge: Constantine’s Divine Victory
In 312 AD, Constantine defeated Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, securing his rule and shaping the future of Christianity in Rome.
The Battle of Actium: The Clash That Sealed Rome’s Fate
Discover how the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE determined the future of Rome, ending the rule of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.
