Contrary to the widespread belief, Roman gladiators rarely fought to the death

Life expectancy in Ancient Rome was between 20 and 30 years

Fascinating facts about the Roman Empire

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The Roman Empire was only the 28th largest empire in world history

Fascinating facts about the Roman Empire

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Women and ancient Rome bought vials of sweat and dirt scraped from the skin of famous gladiators to use as a face cream

Fascinating facts about the Roman Empire

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Contrary to the widespread belief, Roman gladiators rarely fought to the death

Fascinating facts about the Roman Empire

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The Roman Pantheon remains the largest non-reinforced concrete dome in the world

Fascinating facts about the Roman Empire

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If the Colosseum were built today it would cost over $350 million

Fascinating facts about the Roman Empire

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The Circus Maximus, where Romans gathered to watch chariot races, could accommodate a whopping 250,000 people

Fascinating facts about the Roman Empire

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