Tag: Rome

Ancient History Sourcebook:Suetonius: De Vita Caesarum--Divus Titus, c. 110 C.E. [Arkenberg Introduction]. Rolfe's annotations appear in brackets with no attribution; mine are noted. I have also replaced modern place names, as used by Rolfe, with those in use by the Romans and Hellenes; thus, for ex...

The Second Punic War, like the first falls into distinct stages. The Roman plan of attack was to invade Africa at once with the first army, and at least disorganize Carthaginian mobilization. The second army was sent to Massilia, in Hannibal should interfere with friends of Rome north of the Ebro. A...

Researchers have uncovered an extraordinary discovery in Slovakia: the first-ever Roman aqueduct found in the country. The aqueduct, dating back to the second century, was likely used to transport water to an ancient bathhouse. It was found during an excavation at Rusovce Mansion, located near the S...

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Every 25 years, the Catholic Church celebrates a Jubilee Year, an event of profound spiritual renewal and historical importance. Pilgrims from all over the world journey to Rome, walking in the footsteps of saints and experiencing the rich heritage of the Church. These Jubilee pilgrimages are not on...

In the years that followed the fall of Perseus, Macedon and Greece had sunk into a increasing misrule. In 149 BC there appeared a new Macedon claimant to the throne, Andriscus, calling himself Philip and pretending to be the grandson of Philip V and son of Perseus. The pretender had soon been allow...

b. Nov. 17?, AD 9, Reate [Rieti], Latiumd. June 24, 79 Latin in full CAESAR VESPASIANUS AUGUSTUS, original name TITUS FLAVIUS VESPASIANUS, Roman emperor (ad 69-79) who, though of humble birth, became the founder of the Flavian dynasty after the civil wars that followed Nero's death in 68. His fisca...

The Punic Wars is the generally used term for the lengthy conflict between the two main centres of power in the western Mediterranean, Rome and Carthage. Carthage was originally a Phoenician colony. The Latin name for a Phoenician is 'Poenus' which leads to our English adjective 'Punic'. Carthage Th...

Archaeologists in Luxembourg have discovered a remarkable hoard of Roman gold coins dating back around 1,600 years. The collection, featuring the portraits of nine Roman emperors from the fourth and fifth centuries C.E., includes three particularly rare coins depicting Eugenius, a short-lived and il...

The Romans were a polytheistic people, and they worshipped many gods. However, they were also tolerant of other religions, and they allowed the Jews to practice their own religion. This was important for the development of Christianity, as it allowed Jesus to spread his message without fear of perse...

Lectures The Geography of ItalyThe EtruscansThe Roman RepublicRoman Expansion and the Punic WarsThe Civil WarThe Rise of Julius CasearInstructional Goal: Students will know the cause and effects of the Roman Civil War. I. The rapid growth of the Roman colonial holding created many internal problems....