Vienna archaeologists reveal mass grave of fighters in Roman Empire-era battle
Construction crews in Vienna last year made an unprecedented discovery. They found intertwined skeletal remains in a mass ...
Psychology Today2h
If a Roman Emperor Couldn’t Get It, Why Should We Expect It?
Even if you ruled an empire, you would need to remind yourself not to be angry or surprised when others don't measure up to ...
Greek City Times5d
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 ...
Opinion
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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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 ...
Greek Reporter14d
Cleopatra’s Ancient Pools: The Thermal Springs Built for the Queen
By 30 BC, defeat was inevitable and the pair committed suicide. Thus Octavian, who would become the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar, brought Egypt under Roman rule, and Ptolemaic Egypt was no ...
La Brújula Verde15d
When the Roman Empire Had Six Emperors in a Year
The Eastern Roman Empire had seven simultaneous emperors during the Middle Ages, between the years 1203 and 1204 AD. This was ...
Indiatimes22d
MP demands removal of Aurangzeb's tomb: What's special about the most powerful Mughal emperor's open, mud-covered grave?
Aurangzeb's tomb is located in Khuldabad, a town near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Unlike the grand mausoleums of other Mughal emperors, Aurangzeb's tomb is a simple structure, reflecting his wishes to ...
allthatsinteresting23d
When Did Rome Fall? Inside The Murky History Of The Roman Empire’s Collapse
Caesar’s adopted son and heir Octavian ultimately emerged victorious in the ensuing power struggles, and in 27 B.C.E., he took the new name Augustus and became Rome’s first emperor. With that, the ...