The Battle of Cannae
The Battle of Cannae in the summer of 216 BC is a milestone in Roman history. It was Hannibal’s finest hour and forced the Romans to learn a painful lesson. …
The Twelve Tables
The Roman code of the Twelve Tables lasted as long as the Roman Empire itself. Though more importantly, they represented a written code which applied right across the social scale …
The Early Roman Republic
Period: 510 – 124 BC The Latin words res publica which are perhaps best translated as ‘public affairs’ are the source of today’s term ‘republic’. The Revolt against King Tarquin …