When it comes to Roman Emperors and their fate, a big mystery appears that has baffled historians and archaeologists alike for centuries.

It all began with Maximinus Thrax ... who remained loyal to Maximinus. The Roman Empire and its surroundings in 230 AD, shortly before Maximinus Thrax rose to power. Credit: Richard Ishida / Wikimedia ...

and kill expertly with all the weapons they carried. The toughest postings for soldiers were those at the frontiers of the Roman Empire, where legionnaires never had enough supplies, faced hostile ...

The emperor Hadrian was well known for building ... Their villas were designed for the all-important Roman activity of otium—leisure—encompassing eating and reading, as well as that quality ...

The Roman emperors held vast wealth and control in the ... How quickly can you name all 12 Apollo astronauts that walked on the moon? —Crocodile quiz: Test your knowledge on the prehistoric ...

“You have to be ready for battle at all times, and the Roman Empire is all about battle. Common sense!” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on ...

More than 1,500 years after its collapse in A.D. 476, the Roman Empire has seen a resurgence in the unlikeliest of settings — social media. Online users, predominantly on the video-sharing app ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago this was the line that divided the Roman Empire from the rest of the world. Here in Germany the low mound is all that’s left of a wall that once stood some ten feet tall ...