Tag: Rome

Everything Game of Thrones did, HBO series Rome did better – including not fumbling the finale

Everything Game of Thrones did, HBO series Rome did bet...

Jun 22, 2026

The short-lived series had blood, guts, sex and epic stakes. It also had the rid...

Nechirvan Barzani's Vatican diplomacy: building Erbil's voice in the West

Nechirvan Barzani's Vatican diplomacy: building Erbil's...

May 20, 2026

A decade of papal audiences, carefully chosen gifts depicting coexistence on Kur...

Italian philosopher and writer Niccolo Machiavelli born

Italian philosopher and writer Niccolo Machiavelli born

May 3, 2026

3 May 1469.

The Ides of March

The Ides of March

Mar 15, 2026

15 March 44BC.

Punic Wars, between Rome and Carthage, come to an end

Punic Wars, between Rome and Carthage, come to an end

Feb 5, 2026

5 February 146BC

The Julian calendar takes effect for the first time on New Year’s Day

The Julian calendar takes effect for the first time on ...

Jan 1, 2026

1 January 45BC