Ovations: A Lesser Roman Celebration

In the last post, I discussed triumphs in Rome, which were the highest military honors a man could get. This time, we will briefly touch on ovations, a high honor, but well below the triumph nonetheless. Possibly because of the lower prestige of the events, but fewer surviving sources seem to exist regarding ovations. Why an Ovation and Not a Triumph? … Continue reading Ovations: A Lesser Roman Celebration

Roman Triumphs : Celebrations Like No Other

Aristocratic Romans during the age of the Republic were highly incentivized by military glory in the name of Rome. With military success came prestige and money, and there was no greater source of prestige and riches than through the Roman triumph. Triumphs were the highest honor for an individual's military successes, with ovations being the … Continue reading Roman Triumphs : Celebrations Like No Other