Learn what this Roman emperor's secret garden meant to Roman society and why the discovery speaks to ancient Roman life.

Seeking revenge, the Praetorian Guard stormed the palace and demanded ... Shortly before Nerva died, Roman generals had debated who should be the next emperor. They chose Trajan, a former army ...

When he returned home to Rome, he was made commander of the Praetorian Guard. He led the military ... wisely using this to calm the Roman mob during a time of economic hardship.