When most people think of Rome, they usually imagine an all-powerful, conquering empire commanded by the mighty Julius Caesar and his legions. Ancient Rome has often been depicted as an incredible war machine crushing it’s enemies and establishing the Pax Romana over large parts of Europe, North Africa and western Asia. But Rome wasn’t always like this, in fact Rome has been sacked several times, … Continue reading Why Brennus the Gaul said “Vae victis!” when he sacked Rome