The Synthesis of "Pliny the Elder"

An introduction to Pliny the Elder, the Roman author and naturalist whose encyclopedic work shaped science for centuries and who died at Vesuvius.

Explore the Roman Empire, from its rise as a dominant world power to its lasting influence on modern law, language, and culture.

Discover Augustus, the founder of the Roman Empire who ended a century of civil war and ushered in an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity.

Explore the reign of Justinian I, the Byzantine emperor who reshaped Roman law, built the Hagia Sophia, and sought to restore the Roman Empire.

Discover Claudius, the underestimated Roman emperor who defied physical ailments to expand the empire and improve Roman life with lasting reforms.

Discover Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, the formidable Roman general whose ambition and rivalry with Julius Caesar defined the final days of the Roman Republic.

An overview of Nero, the fifth Roman emperor, whose reign is marked by artistic ambition, tyranny, and the legendary Great Fire of Rome.

Explore the rise and fall of Carthage, a powerful maritime empire that dominated Mediterranean trade and famously challenged the might of Ancient Rome.

An overview of Tiberius, the second Roman emperor, known for his military prowess, controversial reign, and solidifying the empire after Augustus.

An overview of the Flavian dynasty, which restored stability to Rome and left behind iconic landmarks like the Colosseum.