Currency and the Collapse of the Roman Empire

How currency debasement, soaring costs, and overtaxing helped lead to the collapse of Ancient Rome’s economy and empire. Read more

Chart: Deaths of Roman Emperors vs. Coinage Debasement

This data visualization plots the causes of death of Roman Emperors against the content of silver coins. Read more

The Roman Empire’s Roads In Transit Map Form

Navigating the mean streets of 125 AD just got a lot easier with this subway-style map of the ancient Roman road network. Read more