Roman Republic Archive

Roman Consuls Seized Power Through Intimidation, Bribery And Show Business

AncientPages.com | February 24, 2021

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - During the days of the Roman Republic, two consuls were elected. They served one year before they were replaced. If a consul died

Ancient History Facts

Rome’s Most Wanted Enemy – Poison King Mithradates Murdered 80,000 Roman Civilians

AncientPages.com | December 17, 2017

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In the autumn of 88 B.C., more than 80,000 Roman civilians were murdered. The "mastermind" behind this gruesome attack was Mithradates VI Of

Ancient History Facts

SPQR Was A Symbol Of The Roman Republic

AncientPages.com | December 4, 2017

AncientPages.com - The abbreviation SPQR can be traced to Rome. It’s was a reminder that Rome was, supposedly, a Republic. After defeating Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the last Roman king, people started