Elagabalus

A crazy Roman Emperor

Top 5 Craziest Roman Emperors – Imperial Insanity

Tom Curley

When we delve into the annals of history, the Roman Empire stands out for its grandeur, conquests, and, of course, ...

A young Elagabalus. The Roses of Heliogabalus (1888).

Exploring Elagabalus – Gender, Religion, and Power in Rome

Tom Curley

Few emperors have sparked as much debate and fascination as Elagabalus, the teenage ruler whose brief and tumultuous reign from ...

Artwork depicting a gay Roman Emperor and his lover

Gay Roman Emperors – Ancient Taboos vs Modern Perspectives

Tom Curley

Step into the captivating world of Gay Roman Emperors – a historical tapestry woven with intrigue, passion, and political finesse. ...

Artwork of the Vestal Virgins of Rome

The Vestal Virgins of Rome – Everything You Need to Know

Tom Curley

Step into ancient Rome’s world and discover the city’s most powerful women – the Vestal Virgins. These women were more ...

Artwork of the pagan sun god Sol Invictus

Sol Invictus – Origins and the Dies Natalis Solis Invicti

Tom Curley

The sun holds immense significance throughout history. In Ancient Rome, its representation was embodied by Sol Invictus, a powerful deity ...

A mystery cult being worshipped in ancient greece under the moonlight

Top 5 Fascinating Greco-Roman Mystery Cults

Tom Curley

Step into the realm of ancient Greco-Roman paganism, where gods and goddesses reigned supreme, from the sky-scraping peaks of Mount ...