Why did Rome Rise?
Rome’s most potent weapon appeared to be ‘enfranchisement’. They brought upon Italy in particular, but also their other, later territories the rights and privileges of Roman citizenship, or at least …
What does SPQR stand for?
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 …
How long did the Roman empire last?
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 …
What are the names of the seven hills of Rome ?
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 …
List of Cities in the Roman Empire
This is an attempt at a list of Roman place names, which is naturally still set to grow. If you know of any names, – your hometown perhaps, – which …
List of the Major Battles in Roman History
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) …
Emperor Gordian II
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. …
Emperor Gordian I
Life: AD 159 – 238 Name: Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Born AD ca. 159. Consul AD ca. 223. Became emperor in 19 March AD 238. Wife: Fabia Orestilla; (two …
Emperor Maximinus Thrax
Life: AD c.173 – 238 Name: Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus Born AD ca. 173 in the Danube region. Became emperor in March AD 235. Wife: Caecilia Paulina (one son; Gaius …
Emperor Alexander Severus
Life: AD 208 – 235 Name: Marcus Julius Gessius Alexianus Born on 1 October AD 208 at Arca Caesarea in Phoenicia. Consul AD 222, 226, 229. Became emperor in 13 …
Emperor Elagabalus
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 …
Emperor Macrinus
Life: AD 164 – 218 Name: Marcus Oppellius Macrinus Born AD 164 at Caesarea in Mauretania. Consul AD 218. Became emperor in 11 April AD 217. Wife: Nonia Celsa (one …
Emperor Geta
Life: AD 189 – 211 Name: Publius Septimius Geta Born on 7 March AD 189 at Rome. Consul AD 205. Became co-emperor in 4 February AD 211. Wife: none. Died …
Emperor Caracalla
Life: AD 188 – 217 Name: Lucius Septimius Bassianus Born on 4 April AD 188 at Lugdunum (Lyons). Consul AD 202, 205, 208, 213. Became co-emperor in 4 February AD …