Emperor Diocletian
Life: AD 240 – 311 Diocletian’s Early Life Born probably near Spalatum (Split) with the name Diocles on 22 December AD 240 or 245, he was the son of a …
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Discover Luxurious Roman Sirmium During the 4th Century
Sirmium – History Today’s Sremska Mitrovica hides traces of the once luxurious and powerful Roman city of Sirmium under its streets and houses. Its history can be traced from the …
Roman Baths: A Dive into Ancient Luxury Spa
Step back into an era where the confluence of luxury, wellness, and social gathering was encapsulated perfectly within the walls of Roman bath culture. Today, this fond reminiscence of ancient …
Principes: The Elite Backbone of the Roman Legion
The Roman army, a symbol of power and discipline, was an unparalleled force that dominated the ancient world. Among its ranks, the Principes, an elite class of soldiers, played a …
Uncovering the Causes and Legacy of the Fall of Rome
The Fall of Rome has been a subject of fascination for centuries, with many speculating on the factors that led to its decline. What can the fall of this once-great …
Ancient Roman Sources
NAME PERIOD BACKGROUND & FAMOUS WORKS LANGUAGE Acts of Pilate early fourth century AD Forged documents circulated round the east of the empire by emperor Maximinus II Daia to discredit …
Legionary Helmets of the Roman Period
by Iain Dickson, ‘Melvadius Macrinus Cugerni’ Sculptural Evidence Many sculptures have been found showing the Roman army in operation as well as individual memorial monuments to Roman soldiers. The workmanship on …
List of Roman Consuls by Year
Who Was Consul When by ‘Andraeus Papadopolus Dacicus Maximus‘ Note: the Roman numerals behind the names indicate how many times the specific individual has been in office. Note II: consuls …
To what extent were economic factors to blame for the deterioration of the Roman Empire in the Third Century A.D?
by Julian Fenner For centuries, historians have tried to understand the causes of the decline of the Roman Empire, in particular the causes of the third century crisis. The fact that …
The Roman Army Overview
Nowhere does the Roman talent for organization show itself so clearly as in its army. The story of the Roman army is an extensive one, demonstrated in part by the …
Roman Religion
If anything, the Romans had a practical attitude to religion, as to most things, which perhaps explains why they themselves had difficulty in taking to the idea of a single, …
Emperor Arcadius
Life: AD c. 377 – 408 Early Life Arcadius was born in Spain around AD 377, the son of Theodosius the Great and Aelia Flavia Flaccilla. His father raised him …
Emperor Jovian
Life: AD 330 – 364 Name: Flavius Jovianus Born in AD 330 at Singidunum. Became emperor in June AD 363. Died in Dadastana, winter AD 363/4. Born in AD 330 …