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Tributes and Taxes: How Rome Financed an Expanding Republic in 150 BC

Dive into the world of Roman taxation during the Republic’s expansion in 150 BC and how it funded the rise of a Mediterranean empire.

Uncover how Roman noblewomen in the 4th century AD shaped politics, family, and culture from behind the villa walls.

Step into Pompeii circa 50 AD and discover how Roman citizens lived, worked, and socialized before the eruption of Vesuvius.

Follow Trajan’s bold Danube crossing in 101 AD and how it marked the beginning of Rome’s expansion into Dacia.

Explore how the cult of Mithras spread across the Roman Empire in the 2nd century AD, shaping soldiers’ bonds and elite identities.

Discover how the Law of the Twelve Tables, created in 451 BC, laid the foundation for Roman legal tradition and modern jurisprudence.

Unveil the dramatic events of the Great Conspiracy in Roman Britain and how Emperor Valentinian fought to restore imperial control.

Explore how young girls were educated in ancient Rome and what their learning reveals about Roman values and gender roles.

Discover the vibrant world of Roman theater—where comedy, tragedy, and satire shaped public entertainment and politics.

Uncover the story of Ostia, Rome’s ancient harbor, and its crucial role in feeding and fueling the empire.