A Roman in Name Only: An Onomastic Study of Cultural
... as they began to spread throughout the Mediterranean in the third century BCE, and interacted with the indigenous cultures that they encountered. While a great deal of cultural exchange certainly took place, victory in war ensured that Roman culture would assume political and legal preeminence. Sold ...
... as they began to spread throughout the Mediterranean in the third century BCE, and interacted with the indigenous cultures that they encountered. While a great deal of cultural exchange certainly took place, victory in war ensured that Roman culture would assume political and legal preeminence. Sold ...
Episode 2
... frequent travel. By the year 14, the people of modern day France, Turkey, Syria, Greece, Spain and North Africa were all part of Rome. They contributed to its wealth, and gained from its protection. But at Augustus' death, the family of Rome also included some troubling members: Egypt, conquered som ...
... frequent travel. By the year 14, the people of modern day France, Turkey, Syria, Greece, Spain and North Africa were all part of Rome. They contributed to its wealth, and gained from its protection. But at Augustus' death, the family of Rome also included some troubling members: Egypt, conquered som ...
The Decline of the Republic
... Crete, southern Greece) archers shooting. Gaius fled to the temple of Diana; but as rewards had been offered for his and Fulvius' heads, they both were killed. Three thousand of their supporters were also executed, and their property was confiscated. Opimius was the first consul to make himself dict ...
... Crete, southern Greece) archers shooting. Gaius fled to the temple of Diana; but as rewards had been offered for his and Fulvius' heads, they both were killed. Three thousand of their supporters were also executed, and their property was confiscated. Opimius was the first consul to make himself dict ...
The Western World was saved at the Battle of Chalons, 451 AD
... campaign compelled Theodosius to recall his fleet from Sicily and to abandon his projected attack on Gaiseric. In 442 AD, a truce was agreed upon, but Theodosius refused to hand over to Attila the fugitives demanded by him. Attila renewed the war in the following year. For now, the Huns settled for ...
... campaign compelled Theodosius to recall his fleet from Sicily and to abandon his projected attack on Gaiseric. In 442 AD, a truce was agreed upon, but Theodosius refused to hand over to Attila the fugitives demanded by him. Attila renewed the war in the following year. For now, the Huns settled for ...
Studies of power: The Augustine Principate
... power. “Caesar would obviously have absolute power in all matters for all time because he controlled the state finances… and also because he commanded the soldiers” (source 10). Cassius here suggests another reason why Augustus’ power must be considered greater than that of his colleagues. Control o ...
... power. “Caesar would obviously have absolute power in all matters for all time because he controlled the state finances… and also because he commanded the soldiers” (source 10). Cassius here suggests another reason why Augustus’ power must be considered greater than that of his colleagues. Control o ...
Chapter 5: Rome and the Rise of Christianity, 600 B.C.
... moved into Italy during the period from about 1500 to 1000 B.C. We know little about these peoples, but we do know that one such group was the Latins, who lived in the region of Latium. These people spoke Latin, which, like Greek, is an Indo-European language. They were herders and farmers who lived ...
... moved into Italy during the period from about 1500 to 1000 B.C. We know little about these peoples, but we do know that one such group was the Latins, who lived in the region of Latium. These people spoke Latin, which, like Greek, is an Indo-European language. They were herders and farmers who lived ...
Hannibal - Mr. Weiss - Honors World History
... troops to spread out and encircle the enemy. Once the trap was set, the onslaught could begin. On August 2, 216 B.C., the two sides met in Cannae. Just as Hannibal had predicted, the Romans marched forward and went straight into his trap! After days of killing, nearly 50,000 Romans died. It was the ...
... troops to spread out and encircle the enemy. Once the trap was set, the onslaught could begin. On August 2, 216 B.C., the two sides met in Cannae. Just as Hannibal had predicted, the Romans marched forward and went straight into his trap! After days of killing, nearly 50,000 Romans died. It was the ...
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... moved into Italy during the period from about 1500 to 1000 B.C. We know little about these peoples, but we do know that one such group was the Latins, who lived in the region of Latium. These people spoke Latin, which, like Greek, is an Indo-European language. They were herders and farmers who lived ...
... moved into Italy during the period from about 1500 to 1000 B.C. We know little about these peoples, but we do know that one such group was the Latins, who lived in the region of Latium. These people spoke Latin, which, like Greek, is an Indo-European language. They were herders and farmers who lived ...
roman roads - Nutley Public Schools
... -The resulting earthworks, stone, etc., was dumped and built up in the space between the two ditches. This was called the agger. -Next, the diggers would make a shallow 8 to 10 foot wide depression down the length of the agger, and lined the edges with curb stones to hold the entire construction in ...
... -The resulting earthworks, stone, etc., was dumped and built up in the space between the two ditches. This was called the agger. -Next, the diggers would make a shallow 8 to 10 foot wide depression down the length of the agger, and lined the edges with curb stones to hold the entire construction in ...
SCUTUM - The Big Book of War
... Scutum ("skOO-tüm", pl. scuta) is the Latin word for "shield", although it has in modern times come to be specifically associated with the rectangular, semicylindrical body shield carried by ancient Roman legionaries. The shield's curved shape covered the wielder's front and sides, affording excelle ...
... Scutum ("skOO-tüm", pl. scuta) is the Latin word for "shield", although it has in modern times come to be specifically associated with the rectangular, semicylindrical body shield carried by ancient Roman legionaries. The shield's curved shape covered the wielder's front and sides, affording excelle ...
Alpine regiments of the Roman army
The Alpine regiments of the Roman army were those auxiliary units of the army that were originally raised in the Alpine provinces of the Roman Empire: Tres Alpes, Raetia and Noricum. All these regions were inhabited by predominantly Celtic-speaking tribes. They were annexed, or at least occupied, by the emperor Augustus' forces during the period 25-14 BC. The term ""Alpine"" is used geographically in this context and does not necessarily imply that the regiments in question were specialised in mountain warfare. However, in the Julio-Claudian period (ante AD 68), when the regiments were still largely composed of Alpine recruits, it is likely that they were especially adept at mountain operations.As would be expected from mountain people, the Alpine provinces predominantly supplied infantry; only one Alpine cavalry ala is recorded. About 26 Alpine regiments were raised in the Julio-Claudian period, the great majority under Augustus or his successor Tiberius (i.e. before AD 37). Of these, 6 regiments disappeared, either destroyed in action or disbanded, by AD 68. A further 2 regiments were raised by Vespasian (ruled 69-96). These and the 20 surviving Julio-Claudian units are recorded at least until the mid 2nd century, but by that time only around a quarter were still based in the Alpine provinces or in neighbouring Germania Superior (Upper Rhine area). The rest were scattered all over the empire and would probably have long since lost their ethnic Alpine identity through local recruitment.