What are the top 10 interesting facts about Ancient Rome?

Join us here at Nat Geo Kids as we check out 10 top facts about the Romans! Discover when Rome was ... About Ancient Rome. Discover the glory of Ancient Rome… Ready for a journey back in time? Here at Nat Geo Kids, we're about to get the lowdown on this amazing civilisation with our fab facts about the Romans! read more

Even more interesting are the various facts and facets about the Roman civilization and the lifestyle of ancient Roman people. From the spectacular battles of gladiators, to the elaborate dinner parties, to the famous and infamous emperors – a walk through the Roman history is always an amusing experience. read more

Emperor Claudius' third wife, Valeria Messalina, was a nymphomaniac. According to ancient historians, she once competed with a prostitute to see who could have the most sexual partners in a night. read more