Ancient Rome

When Alexander the Great met with the ancient civilization of the Celts, he hoped they’d show their fear of him, but he was dead wrong.

Boudica Facts. When Boudica’s husband died, the Romans took everything from her. But they would come to rue the day they crossed this warrior queen.

The reign of Emperor Nero was a total catastrophe—so it's fitting that when this deranged emperor's end came, it was utterly chilling.

History remembers Marcus Aurelius as one of the Roman Empire's "good" emperors—but in Ancient Rome, even the good guys did some pretty disturbing things.

Faustina flaunted her affairs in her husband’s face and never faced any consequences—until one day, when finally she went too far.

Galla Placidia Facts. Captive. Empress. Consort. Galla Placidia overcame unimaginable odds and ruled Rome for over a decade, but few know her dark history.