Pompeii along with other nearby villages and villas were in the surrounding area that was mostly destroyed and buried under 5-7 meters of volcanic ash, which was caused by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 CE.
Amazing facts about the Roman Empire, including the naming of the colosseum, the taxing of urine, and the worst punishments that were handed out to criminals.
Diocletian's Palace is a beautiful Roman palace that was built in the 4th century of the common era. Today, it can be discovered in the old town of Split, Croatia.
Gaul was divided into several provinces. The Romans facilitated migration and resettlement in order to avoid uprisings that could pose a threat to Roman...
In 1089 the parliament rebelled in Croatia. During this uprising, Zvonimir was killed, or, according to another version, committed suicide. The king did not...
Troubled Times
After the death of Dřislav, his eldest son Svetoslav Surya ascended to the throne, but his brothers Kresimir and Goislav revolted, provoking the...
During the reign of Sigismund, the feudal lords again intensified, the Croats generally postponed with the support of Vladislav Neapolitansky and Tvrtko I, King...
