The fall of Rome has been widely discussed and written on. Various reasons can be given, including the introduction of Christianity into the Empire, and the internal strife that resulted in many civil wars.

In the early Republican Army, the military service allowed only those with a set level of property possession to participate in campaigns. This limited the number of men who could serve regardless of age and health. When this rule was first implemented, it served a two prong purpose.

When the Persian and Greek armies clashed for the very first time, the strengths of each side pushed the enemy forward while the weaknesses pulled them back. Each individual strength and weakness would become very important in determining the outcome of each battle.

Why was Hannibal so successful against Rome yet could not win?

Prior to 133, Rome had expanded through various conquests. These conquests brought in additional lands, people, and the need for more soldiers. It was also during this time that the interest of the state was being usurped by self-interest within the oligarchy.

The mention of Rome brings about images of armies, government, and strength. History shows that it was these very three things that not only made the Republic but also weakened it. Various men played roles in this action including that of Marius and Sulla.

Homer, in The Iliad, was clearly writing of a time prior to the Dark Ages. It was during the Mycenaean period that sea travel was huge and the areas were growing. The Dark Ages were a time where much of the advances died or decreased compared to the former glory of the Bronze Age.

Revisionism is changing the world of history. As more sources became available, our vision of history of changes. In fact, “our relationship with history is changing.”

Over the years, the events of 1937 Nanking have been challenged by many including veterans, scholars, and others. The details are rarely agreed upon as many find it hard to accept that these events actually happened.

Revisionism has become a hot topic over the last few decades. This has come about with new archeological finds, records, and movements in national pride. The Nanking occupation by Japan in 1937 has become a revisionism volcano where many are even dismissing the actual accounts of atrocities.