Ancient Rome

Legio XIII GEM ;

A living historical society depicting 1st and 2nd century Roman Britain. " You are now on the Homepage of the Society for Roman History in Austria, an Austrian Roman Military and Civilian reconstruction and reenactment group." [Rome] [Military History]...

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The Roman Army in the Late Republic and Early Empire

"The following information is intended to give a generic picture of military organization, armor, weaponry, etc. during the late Republic and early Empire." Courtesy of Barbara F. McManus, The College of New Rochelle. [Rome] [Military History]...

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The Julian marriage laws

In 18 B.C., the Emperor Augustus turned his attention to social problems at Rome. Extravagance and adultery were widespread. Among the upper classes, marriage was increasingly infrequent and, many couples who did marry failed to produce offspring. Augustus, who hoped thereby to elevate both the morals and the numbers of the upper classes in Rome, a...

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Imperium Romanorum

David Rumsey Collection: Imperium Romanorum inde a Constantini Magni tempore. (with) Imperium Romanum in partibus Orientis atque in partibus Occidentis sec. notitiam dignitatum (401-405 p. Ch.). Corr. Menke 1865. Gothae: Justhus Perthes. Spruner-Menke atlas antiquus. (1865) [Rome] [Political Resources]...

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The Siege of Syracuse: Archimedes' Last Stand and Ancient Warfare Unveiled

Transport yourself to ancient Sicily, where the city of Syracuse became the epicenter of one of the most captivating military conflicts in history – The Siege of Syracuse. This dramatic chapter unfolds as a clash of titans, showcasing not only the strategic brilliance of generals but also the innovative genius of the legendary mathematician and inv...

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The Civil Wars By Julius Caesar.

Translated by W. A. McDevitte and W. S. Bohn. From Internet Classics Archive [Rome] [Military History]...

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Pontius Pilate

The fifth Roman procurator of Judea (ruled 26-36 AD), who issued the official order sentencing Jesus to death by crucifixion. Bible History Online....

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Rekonstruktion eines Reiters der Ala II Flavia milliaria

"In Aalen war die Ala II Flavia pia fidelis milliaria stationiert, ein 1 000 Mann starke Kavallerieregiment. Diese Reitereinheiten bildeten die Elite der am Limes stationierten Hilfstruppen" The text is in German accompanied by photographs. Courtesy of the Limesmuseum Aalen. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Pharsalia (aka "The Civil War")

By Lucan (Marcus Annaeus Lucanus) A.D. 39 - A.D. 65 "The text of this edition is based on that published as The Pharsalia of Lucan, as translated by Sir Edward Ridley (Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1896)." Courtsey of the Online Medieval and Classical Library Release #16b. [Rome] [Military History]...

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Military affairs in late antiquity

Bibliography supplied by Hugh Elton Trinity College [Rome] [Military History]...

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