Rome’s Conquest of Italy Explained: Roman Empire History
The early years of the Roman Republic were marked by constant conflict and change. As Rome worked to secure its place in central Italy, it had to overcome several strong …
Why Rome’s Golden Age Ended? – The Turmoil Between 180-235 AD
After the death of Marcus Aurelius in 180 AD, Rome entered a time of major change. The long rule of stable and wise emperors ended. Instead, unrest, economic problems, and …
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 …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Caesar’s Death
Caesar’s Death The leaders of the conspiracy against Caesar were former Pompey’s soldiers Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus, and they were joined by Caesar’s men led by Decimus …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – The Dictatorship
Caesar and Rome During the Civil War Before the dictatorship and even during the civil war, upon entering the city, Caesar began his work on the reorganization of the Roman …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – The Decisive Battle
Caesar in Greece Propaganda in this war brought great results, starting with Caesar’s gentle treatment of prisoners after Corfinium, and the release of the army in Spain, and ending with …
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 …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – The Civil War
The Civil War – Caesar in Italy The civil war had begun, and Pompey was in Rome. The consuls authorized Pompey to take command of the two legions stationed in …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Caesar in Gaul
Gaul Gaul is an ancient geographical area that stretched from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Rhine River in the east, while it was bordered in the north …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Civil War Era – Triumvirate
Triumvirate – Reasons For the Alliance Gnaeus Pompey returned from the East as a victor over Mithridates and at that time was the most influential person in Rome. However, as …
Stilicho: The Half-Barbarian Savior of Rome
In the late summer of 394, Emperor Theodosius embarked on a critical journey through the Julian Alps alongside 50,000 soldiers, confronted by the looming threat of civil war. Tensions had …
What if the Western Roman Empire Never Fell?
The fall of the Roman Empire remains one of history’s most iconic events, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. Only the Western Roman …
Actual Reason Why Spartan Empire Went Extinct
The Spartans stood as one of the most formidable warrior civilizations in ancient Greece, renowned for their fierce dedication to military prowess. From a young age, Spartan children embarked on …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Civil War Era – Caesar
His Early Troubles Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general, politician and writer whose emergence marked a complete turnaround in the Roman state system from the rule of the Senate …