Who Was Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar (12 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC), was a Roman general and statesman, who founded the Roman Empire. Caesar helped…
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Where Is the World’s Smallest Country?
Based on landmass, the smallest country in the world is the Vatican City. The Vatican is an independent and sovereign state within the boundaries…
How Did Constantinople Get Its Name?
Constantinople, now the Turkish city of Istanbul, was called after the Roman emperor Constantine the Great. The name means city of Constantine. He was…
How Large Was the Roman Empire?
The Roman Empire reached its maximum size under the Emperor Trajan (AD 98-117). In his reign Rome’s direct rule extended over an area bounded…
What Is a Plebian?
When we describe someone as plebian we mean someone of low birth or rank and often someone who is undistinguished, common place, lacking in