For discussion of the Roman Empire and Republic from the foundation myths to the fall of Constantinople. Also included are cultures that impacted on Rome such as the Greeks or Celts.
If the history of Ancient Rome interests you, please join us to share your knowledge or just read others comments. I am no expert but love most things Roman and hope that like minds will join me.
We discuss anything vaguely connected with Rome (and occasionally things that are not but are still interesting) So don't feel shy but please join in
I'm a member of the History Book Club. I received these two books today ... The End of Empire: Attila the Hun and the Fall of Rome:Amazon:Books Address:
I suspect Vespasian would have been unimpressed as he was famous for his down to earth attitude and such vanity would be atypical. I wonder if this was done in