Kieren is a UK-based independent researcher with a PhD in Classics and Ancient History, specializing in Ancient Rome. His thesis investigates the epigraphic representation of the Severan emperors. He is passionate about sharing his love of history, and he has contributed to numerous books, apps, and websites. He is currently writing his first book.
Areas of Expertise
How Roman Empresses Quietly Shaped an Empire From the Shadows of Power
Ancient Rome was a patriarchal society, but the emergence of dynastic rule under the Caesars gave women an important role to play at the heart of Roman politics.
The Life and Afterlife of the Colossus of Rhodes, an Ancient Wonder
The Colossus of Rhodes was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with travelers visiting Rhodes just to see its colossal ruins.
How Octavian and Antony Crushed Caesar’s Assassins at the Battle of Philippi
The Battle of Philippi in 43 BCE was the decisive confrontation between the “Liberators,” who assassinated Caesar, and the Caesarian faction led by Mark Antony and Octavian.
Why the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Are History’s Most Elusive Wonder
While the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are famous as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we don’t know where they were or if they really existed.
The Life & Legacy of Alexander the Great (Battles, Tomb, Facts)
Alexander the Great, the conquering king of Macedon, is one of the most famous people who ever lived. This is the story of his life and legacy.
How Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus Almost Revolutionized the Roman Republic
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus are sometimes called martyrs, sometimes instigators of violence. The populist brothers left their mark on the Roman Republic.
Cimbrian War: Rome’s Greatest Threat Since Hannibal
When the Cimbri invaded Italy, it was the gravest threat to Rome since Hannibal, but it also allowed the ambitious general Marius to make his mark.
The Battle of Lugdunum Was the Largest Battle in Roman History
In 196 CE, two rivals for imperial power, Septimius Severus and Clodius Albinus, clashed at the Battle of Lugdunum, the largest battle in Roman history.
Octavia the Younger, the Roman Woman Who Shaped an Empire
Octavia the Younger, the sister of Augustus and wife of Mark Antony, was one of the most important women in the establishment of Rome’s first imperial dynasty.
The Incredible Life of Demosthenes, the Greatest Orator of Ancient Athens
An orator and statesman, Demosthenes dominated Athenian politics in the mid-4th century BCE as it battled the rising power of Macedonia.
The 3 Most Infamous Praetorian Plots That (Un)Made Roman Emperors
As kingmakers, tyrant slayers, and occasionally loyal protectors, the Praetorian Guards often found themselves at the center of Roman politics, including political conspiracies.
Rome vs. the Alamanni at the Battle of Strasbourg (357 CE)
The Battle of Strasbourg was a decisive Roman victory over the Alamanni to secure the northern frontiers and Julian’s rise as the last pagan emperor.