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Ancient Monument Unveils Secrets of the Battle of Actium, Birthplace of the Roman Empire
A stunning study of Octavian’s victory monument in Nicopolis, Greece, reveals how massive ships gave him the edge in the 31 ...
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From Augustus’ Reign To The ‘Five Good Emperors,’ Go Inside The Famous Pax Romana Era
From 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E., the Roman Empire saw a period of relative tranquility and prosperity now known as the Pax Romana — which translates to "Roman Peace." But despite the name of this era, the ...
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Letter: Capitol Hill passivity has Roman precedent
In ancient Rome, it was the Senate who voted to make an emperor a god. It is not necessary to claim honours when others are pushing to bestow them upon you. As the ever astute Roman historian Tacitus ...
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Egypt’s other Cleopatras
No fewer than seven Queen Cleopatras ruled ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic period, as a new book explains, writes David ...
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The Life And Death Of Mark Antony, One Of Ancient Rome’s Most Famous Politicians
Antony’s defeat and suicide ultimately paved the way for Octavian to ascend to the Roman throne as the emperor Augustus, fundamentally changing the course of history forever. Still, the ill-fated ...