Emperor Claudius II Gothicus
Life: AD 214 – 270 Name: Marcus Aurelius Valerius Claudius Born 10 May AD 214 in Illyricum. Became emperor in September AD 268. Died at Sirmium, August AD 270. Deified …
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Emperor Claudius
Life: 10 BC-AD 54 Early Life of Claudius Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus was born in Lugdunum (Lyon) in 10 BC as the youngest son of Nero Drusus (Tiberius’ brother) …
The Empire Within an Empire: The Rise and Fall of the Gallic Breakaway
The middle of the third century was a time of deep trouble for the Roman world. Political disorder, foreign invasions, and economic decline tore at the empire’s structure. Amid the chaos, commanders …
Hardknott Roman Fort: Outpost of the Roman Empire in the Lake District
High in the rugged hills of northwest England lies Hardknott Roman Fort, once a remote outpost of the Roman Empire. Built around 130 AD, it stood on a plateau overlooking …
The Battle of Naissus (268 AD): Rome’s Decisive Victory in the Gothic Wars
Intro The Battle of Naissus in 268 AD stands as one of the most decisive Roman victories during the Crisis of the Third Century, a time when the empire seemed …
The Alemanni: Rome’s Stubborn Foe on the Rhine
From the Roman Point of View For centuries, the Rhine was the northern edge of the Roman world, a river that divided the familiar order of cities, legions, and emperors …
The Goths — The Fiercest Roman Enemies
The Romans’ View of the Goths For a Roman watching the slow waters of the Danube, the river was more than geography: it was the empire’s first line of defence. …
Who Was Suetonius? The Biographer Who Revealed Rome’s Emperors
Introduction – Meet the man who revealed the emperors’ private lives Long before tabloids, before paparazzi, and even before Tacitus’ sharp political commentary, there was Suetonius. He was Rome’s original …
Why was Tiberius forced to be Emperor? – History of The Roman Empire (14 AD – 37 AD)
Tiberius became Rome’s second emperor, despite never wanting the job. Born during a time of political unrest, his early life was shaped by family struggles and shifting alliances. He grew …
Why didn’t Rome Conquer Germania?
The Roman Empire expanded across much of Europe, showing incredible ambition and military strength. After securing Gaul, Rome set its sights on Germania, hoping to spread its influence even further. …
Crisis of the Third Century of the Roman Empire
For centuries, the Roman Empire experienced both moments of stability and times of crisis. Its early strength came from strong leadership, military power, and territorial growth, which helped the empire …
Sejanus: Almost the Roman Emperor
In the early years of the Roman Empire, political power often shifted rapidly and was sometimes secured through unconventional means. One man, Lucius Aelius Sejanus, stands out as someone who …
Taxes and Tariffs in Ancient Rome
The Roman Empire, known for its vast reach and impressive organization, had a tax system that left much to be desired by modern standards. While citizens in Rome itself enjoyed …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – End of the Triumvirate
Meeting in Lucca While Caesar was in Gaul, the situation in Rome was not calming down at all. Pompey was given the task of supplying the city with grain, and …