Trajan`s Markets
... in part by gaining the people’s confidence through donations in the form of money (congiaria) to his soldiers and grain (frumentations) to the population. This “generosity” came to be expected and continued throughout the imperial reigns (Napthali p. 150). The more visibility an emperor had in this ...
... in part by gaining the people’s confidence through donations in the form of money (congiaria) to his soldiers and grain (frumentations) to the population. This “generosity” came to be expected and continued throughout the imperial reigns (Napthali p. 150). The more visibility an emperor had in this ...
A Contorniate of Nero
... In the British Museum there is a type of Roman medal called a ‘contorniate’, believed to date from the reign of Constantine the Great (AD 272 – AD 337), which obverse bears the head of Nero (and the usual legend) and reverse seems to feature the form of a wind organ with nine pipes with a bellows or ...
... In the British Museum there is a type of Roman medal called a ‘contorniate’, believed to date from the reign of Constantine the Great (AD 272 – AD 337), which obverse bears the head of Nero (and the usual legend) and reverse seems to feature the form of a wind organ with nine pipes with a bellows or ...
the geography of rebellion: strategy and supply in the two `sicilian
... In the same regard, Bradley, drew on comparisons with modern slavery, and in particular the phenomenon of marronage, to explain the rebel actions.6 And just as the two rebel forces and their actions have in essence been understood as alike, so have the Roman responses to the conflict: Shaw, for exam ...
... In the same regard, Bradley, drew on comparisons with modern slavery, and in particular the phenomenon of marronage, to explain the rebel actions.6 And just as the two rebel forces and their actions have in essence been understood as alike, so have the Roman responses to the conflict: Shaw, for exam ...
FAMOUS MEN OF ROME - Yesterday`s Classics
... comparisons. Moreover, it denied to him a knowledge of his inheritance from the Greek philosopher, the Roman lawgiver, the Teutonic lover of freedom. Hence the recommendation so strongly urged in the report of the Committee of Ten—and emphasized, also, in the report of the Committee of Fifteen—that ...
... comparisons. Moreover, it denied to him a knowledge of his inheritance from the Greek philosopher, the Roman lawgiver, the Teutonic lover of freedom. Hence the recommendation so strongly urged in the report of the Committee of Ten—and emphasized, also, in the report of the Committee of Fifteen—that ...
Mary Beard reviews `Caligula` by Aloys Winterling, translated by
... dissatisfied, the emperor’s parting shot adopted a tone more of pity than anger: ‘These men,’ he said as they went, ‘do not appear to me to be wicked so much as unfortunate and foolish in not believing that I have been endowed with the nature of god.’ It would be hard to miss, in Philo’s indignant t ...
... dissatisfied, the emperor’s parting shot adopted a tone more of pity than anger: ‘These men,’ he said as they went, ‘do not appear to me to be wicked so much as unfortunate and foolish in not believing that I have been endowed with the nature of god.’ It would be hard to miss, in Philo’s indignant t ...
How effectively did Emperor Augustus use patronage to promote
... power came merely from his adoption by Julius Caesar and his military success which meant that – as Pat Southern states - “he controlled all the armies and had direct access to the wealth of Egypt.”[2] As I will be arguing throughout this essay, Augustus was able to achieve and maintain power throug ...
... power came merely from his adoption by Julius Caesar and his military success which meant that – as Pat Southern states - “he controlled all the armies and had direct access to the wealth of Egypt.”[2] As I will be arguing throughout this essay, Augustus was able to achieve and maintain power throug ...
fc.29 roman dominance of the mediterranean
... The ensuing slaughter was probably the worst military defeat in Roman history as Roman soldiers were packed in so tightly they had no room to raise their arms to defend themselves. ...
... The ensuing slaughter was probably the worst military defeat in Roman history as Roman soldiers were packed in so tightly they had no room to raise their arms to defend themselves. ...
the mos maiorum - RomanEmpire.net
... least once a month. There are lots of old Romans who, because of the many responsibilities that tend to weigh us down increasingly with age, are unable to attend more than a few times a year. This is all right. They've put in their time, and Rome has benefited greatly over the years because of their ...
... least once a month. There are lots of old Romans who, because of the many responsibilities that tend to weigh us down increasingly with age, are unable to attend more than a few times a year. This is all right. They've put in their time, and Rome has benefited greatly over the years because of their ...
Ancient Rome
... provinces. However, it had suffered severe losses from the Romans in the First Punic War. ...
... provinces. However, it had suffered severe losses from the Romans in the First Punic War. ...
View/Open - MARS - George Mason University
... among others.12 The ancient commentary surrounding these three Horti varies in tone, but several authors, including Plutarch, Tacitus, and Juvenal, describe the gardens in the context of luxury and greed. The Romans were not the first to cultivate parks and garden estates. Meiggs references the infl ...
... among others.12 The ancient commentary surrounding these three Horti varies in tone, but several authors, including Plutarch, Tacitus, and Juvenal, describe the gardens in the context of luxury and greed. The Romans were not the first to cultivate parks and garden estates. Meiggs references the infl ...
AUGUSTUS, LEGISLATIVE POWER, AND THE POWER OF
... except from blood relatives, or bequeathing anything except to blood relatives. It also introduced the ius trium liberorum, which gave heads of family priority in obtaining magistracies, as well as tax incentives. The second criminalised extramarital affairs by removing them from the jurisdiction of ...
... except from blood relatives, or bequeathing anything except to blood relatives. It also introduced the ius trium liberorum, which gave heads of family priority in obtaining magistracies, as well as tax incentives. The second criminalised extramarital affairs by removing them from the jurisdiction of ...
Anna Tatarkiewicz
... authority] and maiestas [dignity], could not neglect the realm of religion.2 We should bear in mind that in the Roman world, religion was an integral and indispensable component of social and political life. In other words, political changes were also reflected and expressed in religious aspects of ...
... authority] and maiestas [dignity], could not neglect the realm of religion.2 We should bear in mind that in the Roman world, religion was an integral and indispensable component of social and political life. In other words, political changes were also reflected and expressed in religious aspects of ...
FROM POPLICOLA TO AUGUSTUS: SENATORIAL HOUSES IN
... there. The thought of Poplicola descending from his domus in a procession-like manner, accompanied by his many clients, fuelled all sorts of allegations. Rumours spread. Some even feared the return of monarchy. But Poplicola acted swiftly. Without further ado, he quickly assembled a force of workmen ...
... there. The thought of Poplicola descending from his domus in a procession-like manner, accompanied by his many clients, fuelled all sorts of allegations. Rumours spread. Some even feared the return of monarchy. But Poplicola acted swiftly. Without further ado, he quickly assembled a force of workmen ...