Dramatists & Poets
Ancient Rome was filled with drama, both real and fictional. See how Roman writers influenced and responded to their culture through their work. See more »
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From poets to philosphers to mathemeticians, learn about a huge variety of Ancient Roman figures in the Ancient Roman Biographies channel. These articles trace the life stories of some of Ancient Rome's most influential individuals.
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Historians
Like other intellecual pursuits, history fascinated the Ancient Romans, who took great pride in recording important events. The Ancient Roman Historians channel uncovers the biographies of some of Rome's greatest historians. See more »
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Like Greece, Rome was also known for its philosophers. Learn about them in the Ancient Roman Philosophers channel. See more »
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Leaders
War was a fact of life in Ancient Rome, so politicians and generals commanded a great deal of respect, not to mention influence. Learn about Rome's most notable political and military figures in this channel. See more »
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Roman Enemies
Building an empire is sure to make you a few enemies along the way. Learn about opposition to the powerful Roman Empire in the Enemies of Ancient Rome channel. See more »
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Gaius Valerius Catullus
Catullus Gaius Valerius (84?–54 B.C.), a Roman poet most famous for his elegiac and lyric poetry.
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Caligula
Caligula, the third emperor of Rome. His real name was Gaius Caesar Germanicus. Caligula (Little Boots) was the nickname given him as a boy by soldiers because of the army boots he wore about his father's camp.
Trajan
Trajan, (53?–117), a Roman emperor. The second of the so-called Five Good Emperors, he shunned the tyrannical practices common among his predecessors and restored the senate's authority.
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