Roman Lives, Life in Rome

By Alex Gough

· Launched a year ago

What if Mark Antony won?

How our whole world could have been different if Antony and Cleopatra had defeated Octavian.

Jun 15•Alex Gough

Pliny the Letter Writer

The man who witnessed Vesuvius erupt.

May 14•Alex Gough

The Vestal Virgins

Rome’s sacred priestesses.

Apr 15•Alex Gough

Otho, the three-month Emperor.

My favourite of the Four Emperors.

Mar 15•Alex Gough

Jokes, japes and witticisms – Roman humour

Issue 13. 15.2.26 (ante diem xv Kalendas Martias anno MMDCCLXXIX A.U.C.)

Feb 15•Alex Gough

Clodia/Lesbia; and Ancient Love Magic

Valentine's Day repost of my first Roman Lives/Life in Rome issue.

Feb 14•Alex Gough

Catiline – the Aristocrat Revolutionary.

Issue 12. 14.1.26 (ante diem xix Kalendas Februarias anno MMDCCLXXIX A.U.C.)

Jan 14•Alex Gough

The vigiles – Rome’s Watchmen

Fighting fire and crime in Ancient Rome's streets.

Dec 15, 2025•Alex Gough