Ancient Rome

The Roman Empire

Aenas Ascanius Aggripina Augustus Bathhouses Caesar, Julius Caligula Claudius Clientes Colosseum Domus Food and games Forum Romanum Gladiators Houses Ilium Imperator Insulae Iulian - Claudian House Jesus of Nazareth Julius Caesar Nero Octavianus Paedagogus Patriciër Patronus Pax Rom...

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Ancient Roman Civilization Links

Roman Archaeology - Roman Pottery - Roman Medicine - Roman Houses...

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Roman Military Sites in Britain

Legionary Forts Vexillation Forts Auxiliary Forts Marching Camps Fortlets Stations/Towers Practice Works...

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ARMAMENTARIVM: the Book of Roman Arms and Armour

A dynamic illustrated source book about Roman military equipment....

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Barbarization in the Late Roman Army

Late Antiquity in the Mediterranean. The term `barbarization` is used to describe the use of soldiers whose origins were outside the Roman Empire in the late Roman army....

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HWC, The Fall of the Republic

In this chapter, the lives and impact of Caesar, Octavian, Antonius (Antony) and even Cleopatra, along with the continuing stories of men like Pompey, Crassus and Cicero will be examined. The Fall of the Republic was more than a single man or event. It was a culmination of several individual actions or achievements, coupled with social conditions t...

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Government in the Roman Republic and the Empire

Government in ancient Rome underwent significant changes as the Roman Republic transitioned into the Roman Empire. The Roman Republic, established around 509 BC, was characterized by a system of checks and balances to prevent any individual from gaining too much power. It was governed by elected officials, including two consuls, the Senate, and pop...

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The reign of Augustus as Emperor

Augustus had won the war, but the question (a question I think Vergil had) was whether he could win the peace....

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The Later Roman Empire: The Tetrarchy

The Later Roman Empire saw significant changes under the Tetrarchy, a system of government established by Emperor Diocletian in the late 3rd century AD. The Tetrarchy, meaning "rule by four," divided the Roman Empire into two halves, each ruled by two co-emperors known as Augusti and Caesares. Diocletian believed that the empire had grown too vast...

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Gibbon: General Observations

A gibbon is a type of primate belonging to the family Hylobatidae. Known for their agility and swinging abilities, gibbons are often found in the dense forests of Southeast Asia. One of the most striking features of gibbons is their long arms, which are specially adapted for brachiation, a form of locomotion where they swing from branch to branch....

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