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A Roman Trail in the Moselle Valley
Article by Carole Raddato

A Roman Trail in the Moselle Valley

The Moselle Valley is Germany's oldest winegrowing region. The Romans brought viticulture to this area and planted vines along the Moselle River 2000 years ago. After settling the region c. 50 BCE and establishing the city of Trier (Augusta...
Visitor's Guide to Ancient Dion
Article by TimeTravelRome

Visitor's Guide to Ancient Dion

Dion is located at the foot of Mount Olympus in the north of Greece, in what would have been ancient Macedon. It takes its name from the most important Macedonian sanctuary dedicated to Zeus ("Dios” meaning "of Zeus”). Legend claims this...
Roman Tunnels
Article by Victor Labate

Roman Tunnels

The first tunnels in the Mediterranean were built to transport water from distant springs and mountains to arid areas and cities. They also ensured the constant supply of water when cities were under siege. For example, the 533 m (583 yards...
The King’s Road: Diplomacy and the Remaking of the Silk Road
Book Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ by Graham Squires

The King’s Road: Diplomacy and the Remaking of the Silk Road

Since the appearance of "world history" as an academic subgenre in the 1990s, the Silk Road has received considerable attention. The causes behind this focus of scholarly attention are not difficult to understand. For those seeking an alternate...
Fish Sauce in the Ancient World
Article by Declan Henesy

Fish Sauce in the Ancient World

The production and trade of fish sauce in the ancient world was a significant and widespread industry, stretching from Britain to the Black Sea. Roman fish sauce, known as garum, was one of the most popular and commonly used ingredients in...
Caesarea Maritima's Role in the Roman Empire
Article by Patrick Scott Smith, M. A.

Caesarea Maritima's Role in the Roman Empire

Caesarea Maritima, the city Herod the Great (r. 37-4 BCE) built for Rome on the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean served as the Roman Empire's powerbase of operations both commercially and militarily. With Rome's ultimate goal of adding...
Map of the Limes in Bavaria, Germany
Image by Carole Raddato

Map of the Limes in Bavaria, Germany

Map showing the sights along the German Limes Road (German: Deutsche Limes-Straße) in Bavaria in Germany. The Upper German-Raetian Limes forms the frontier of the Roman Empire between the rivers Rhine and Danube, and stretches 550 kilometres...
Map of the Limes in Hesse, Germany
Image by Carole Raddato

Map of the Limes in Hesse, Germany

Map showing the sights along the German Limes Road (German: Deutsche Limes-Straße) in the state of Hesse in Germany. The Upper German-Raetian Limes forms the frontier of the Roman Empire between the rivers Rhine and Danube, and stretches...
Map of the Limes in Baden Württemberg, Germany
Image by Carole Raddato

Map of the Limes in Baden Württemberg, Germany

Map showing the sights along the German Limes Road (German: Deutsche Limes-Straße) in the state of Baden Württemberg in Germany. The Upper German-Raetian Limes forms the frontier of the Roman Empire between the rivers Rhine and Danube, and...
Tang Dynasty
Definition by Emily Mark

Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) was one of the greatest in Imperial Chinese history. It was a golden age of reform and cultural advancement which lay the foundation for policies which are still observed in China today. The second emperor, Taizong...
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