Tag: Roman history

Roman Civilisation

Coliseum

The Coliseum - a comparison of pictures taken during the 1960s and in August 1996... A Timeless Icon: The Colosseum Then and Now The Colosseum, a symbol of ancient Rome's power and grandeur, continues to captivate visitors centuries after its construction. Comparing photographs from different eras o...

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Ancient Rome

Augustus

Augustus (63 BC- AD 14), first emperor of Rome (27 BC-AD 14), who restored unity and orderly government to the realm after nearly a century of civil wars. He presided over an era of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievement known as the Augustan Age.The Divine Augustus Augustus was born Sept. 23, ...