The Power of Enfranchisement At the heart of Rome’s expansion was its unique strategy of ‘enfranchisement’, extending the rights and privileges of Roman citizenship to conquered territories, notably throughout Italy …
The abbreviation SPQR adorns many public buildings and statues of Rome and, most famously, it was engraved on the battle standards of the Roman legion. SPQR stands for ‘senatus populusque …
Depending on who you ask, the Roman Empire lasted from approximately 500 years to over 1000 years. This question can’t be answered easily as the definitions of ‘Roman empire’ can …
The Seven Hills of Rome are the hills upon which the city of Rome tradition tells us that Romulus founded Rome. The 7 Roman Hills are: Aventine (Mons Aventinus) Caelian …
Roman cities were characterized by their advanced urban planning and architecture, which greatly influenced the development of cities in Europe and beyond. Here are some key features of Roman cities: …
This is an attempt at a list of the major battles and military incidents to have taken place in the course of Roman history: YEAR PLACE WINNERS (Commander) LOSERS (Commander) …
Life: AD c. 192 – 238 Name: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Born AD ca. 192. Became emperor in 19 March AD 238. Died at Carthage, 9 April AD 238. …
Life: AD 159 – 238 Early Life Marcus Gordianus was born in ca. AD 159 as the son of Maecius Marullus and Ulpia Gordiana. Even though the names of this …
Life: AD c.173 – 238 Traditionally the birth of Maximinus Thrax is stated as having been either in AD 172 or 173, as was believed by the ancient historians. Today …
Life: AD 208 – 235 Marcus Julius Gessius Alexianus, known as Alexander Severus was born in AD 208 in Caesarea (sub-Libano) in Phoenicia. He was the son of Gessius Marcianus …
Life: AD 204 – 222 Early Life of Elagabalus Elagabalus was born Varius Avitus Bassianus in AD 203 or 204 at Emesa in Syria. He was the son of the …
Life: AD 164 – 218 Early Life Marcus Opellius Macrinus was born in AD 164 in Caesarea, a harbor town in Mauretania. There are two stories surrounding his origins. One …
Life: AD 189 – 211 Early Life Publius Septimius Geta was born in AD 189 in Rome as the younger son of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. He most likely …
Life: AD 188 – 217 Early Life Caracalla was born on 4 April AD 188 in Lugdunum (Lyons), being named Lucius Septimius Bassianus. His last name was given to him …
