The Principate (Early Roman Empire)

When I look at old statues and paintings of women, I often fail to see the attraction. While males are depicted with lean, muscular bodies similar to modern ideals, the Venuses of Rome differ from 21st-century divas. It makes me wonder about the ancient Roman female beauty standards. This post contains affiliate links. It helps…

A hundred and fifty years ago, humans were in mortal danger from the moment they were born. The most ordinary infections or food poisoning could be deadly, not to mention measles, polio, and the lot. Moreover, many people had no access to proper sanitation and running water. By comparison, medicine in Ancient Rome was the…

For years, people have been telling me that once you have a child, you see the world with different eyes. They were right! Since I became a father in my early 40s, I have wondered less about historical military equipment and more about everyday things. For instance, were there toys in Ancient Rome? This post…

We were lucky to have lived, worked, and extensively traveled to different parts of the world. Naturally, we jumped at the opportunity to discover the local cuisine and culinary traditions. If I could travel back in time, I guess the first thing I would do is sample the meals in Ancient Rome. This post contains…

Today, many associate Rome with degenerate sex parties, lewd festivals, and other XXX events. But what is the truth behind the Roman orgies? This post contains affiliate links. It helps keep our site running at no additional cost to you. Read more about it on our disclosure page here. Roman Orgies: Fact or Fiction? I would…