Septimius Severus (193–211 AD): Founder of the Severan Dynasty
... Severus made a fellow native of Leptis Magna, Plautianus, his Praetorian prefect. Plautianus accompanied the emperor on a tour of the eastern provinces and soon became his closest adviser. Severus had Plautianus’s daughter married to his son Caracalla. However, Plautianus’s abuse of power became in ...
... Severus made a fellow native of Leptis Magna, Plautianus, his Praetorian prefect. Plautianus accompanied the emperor on a tour of the eastern provinces and soon became his closest adviser. Severus had Plautianus’s daughter married to his son Caracalla. However, Plautianus’s abuse of power became in ...
From Princeps to Emperor
... only one son, Drusus, whom he supported against Germanicus’ faction.35 At the time of Germanicus’ death, Drusus had very little political influence. In addition, Drusus did not have the support of an army nor the people, as Germanicus had. Thus, Drusus did not have the influence or faction to s ...
... only one son, Drusus, whom he supported against Germanicus’ faction.35 At the time of Germanicus’ death, Drusus had very little political influence. In addition, Drusus did not have the support of an army nor the people, as Germanicus had. Thus, Drusus did not have the influence or faction to s ...
OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE TO CAESAR B.F. Harris The ancients
... compared with the sacramentum which had sufficed for military discipline before that time, the voluntary oath of allegiance to one’s commander which recruits swore when they first joined their unit. Its terms were ‘not to depart in order to take flight or through fear, nor to retreat from the line e ...
... compared with the sacramentum which had sufficed for military discipline before that time, the voluntary oath of allegiance to one’s commander which recruits swore when they first joined their unit. Its terms were ‘not to depart in order to take flight or through fear, nor to retreat from the line e ...
Caligula: Madness or Genius?
... The Roman Empire was almost seventy years old and at the age of 25, the third emperor of Rome had taken power. Caligula was a direct descendent of Augustus, Rome’s first true emperor. His first act as emperor was to declare forgiveness for all Roman citizens who were imprisoned or exiled under his p ...
... The Roman Empire was almost seventy years old and at the age of 25, the third emperor of Rome had taken power. Caligula was a direct descendent of Augustus, Rome’s first true emperor. His first act as emperor was to declare forgiveness for all Roman citizens who were imprisoned or exiled under his p ...
L. Verginius Rufus, 14
... upon him, but he declared that he would neither assume that honor himself, nor see it given to any other than whom the Senate should elect. His image on a coin. ...
... upon him, but he declared that he would neither assume that honor himself, nor see it given to any other than whom the Senate should elect. His image on a coin. ...
Res Gestae Divi Augusti
... accompanying Greek paraphrase found in the 16th century on a temple dedicated to Rome and Augustus. The tone and style of the Res Gestae has been described factual, down to earth and "dry to the point of tedium". However, much of it deals with how much money he spent on projects and if it was design ...
... accompanying Greek paraphrase found in the 16th century on a temple dedicated to Rome and Augustus. The tone and style of the Res Gestae has been described factual, down to earth and "dry to the point of tedium". However, much of it deals with how much money he spent on projects and if it was design ...
Reading on the "True Gladiator"
... his father, Marcus Aurelius. Reality was very different than the film in this instance. Commodus was, as depicted in Gladiator, present with his father during the Danubian wars, and yes, this is where Marcus Aurelius died. As for the actual circumstances of his father's death, see below. Historians ...
... his father, Marcus Aurelius. Reality was very different than the film in this instance. Commodus was, as depicted in Gladiator, present with his father during the Danubian wars, and yes, this is where Marcus Aurelius died. As for the actual circumstances of his father's death, see below. Historians ...
roman history - Barrington 220
... a. Meanwhile, Agrippina the Elder advances the claims of her three children by Germanicus (Drusus III, Caligula/Gaius, and Nero [not the emperor]) to the throne. Sejanus: the prefect of the Praetorian Guard ...
... a. Meanwhile, Agrippina the Elder advances the claims of her three children by Germanicus (Drusus III, Caligula/Gaius, and Nero [not the emperor]) to the throne. Sejanus: the prefect of the Praetorian Guard ...
constantinian arles and its christian Minters
... decumanus avenue. At one end of the town, it had a large two story 446’ by 351’ amphitheater which could hold over 21,000 spectators for gladiatorial combats and beast fights, and a 335’ diameter theater which could seat 7,000 people for dramatic presentations and literary readings. In the center of ...
... decumanus avenue. At one end of the town, it had a large two story 446’ by 351’ amphitheater which could hold over 21,000 spectators for gladiatorial combats and beast fights, and a 335’ diameter theater which could seat 7,000 people for dramatic presentations and literary readings. In the center of ...
How to Collect Ancient Roman Coins
... M. Aurelius Antoninus “Caracalla.” This silver coin shows the emperor wearing a “radiate crown” as opposed to the laurel wreath of the denarius. Starting with 50% silver, this coin was gradually debased to a silver wash. Finally, it was abolished during the reign of Constantine the Great (A.D. 307-3 ...
... M. Aurelius Antoninus “Caracalla.” This silver coin shows the emperor wearing a “radiate crown” as opposed to the laurel wreath of the denarius. Starting with 50% silver, this coin was gradually debased to a silver wash. Finally, it was abolished during the reign of Constantine the Great (A.D. 307-3 ...
How to Collect Ancient Roman Coins
... M. Aurelius Antoninus “Caracalla.” This silver coin shows the emperor wearing a “radiate crown” as opposed to the laurel wreath of the denarius. Starting with 50% silver, this coin was gradually debased to a silver wash. Finally, it was abolished during the reign of Constantine the Great (A.D. 307-3 ...
... M. Aurelius Antoninus “Caracalla.” This silver coin shows the emperor wearing a “radiate crown” as opposed to the laurel wreath of the denarius. Starting with 50% silver, this coin was gradually debased to a silver wash. Finally, it was abolished during the reign of Constantine the Great (A.D. 307-3 ...
Rome in the First Century (PBS Empires) Episodes II and III: Tiberius
... energy into the gloomy city. At first, Caligula lived up to expectations. He recalled exiles and hosted a bonfire where he ceremoniously burned the records of his predecessors' treason trials. But soon Caligula began to show disturbing eccentricities. Two years into his rule, Caligula led an army no ...
... energy into the gloomy city. At first, Caligula lived up to expectations. He recalled exiles and hosted a bonfire where he ceremoniously burned the records of his predecessors' treason trials. But soon Caligula began to show disturbing eccentricities. Two years into his rule, Caligula led an army no ...
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... figure in the empire. The senate warmly welcomed him to Rome and the two remaining emperors, Licinius and Maximinus II Daia could do little else but agree to his demand that he henceforth should be the senior Augustus. ...
... figure in the empire. The senate warmly welcomed him to Rome and the two remaining emperors, Licinius and Maximinus II Daia could do little else but agree to his demand that he henceforth should be the senior Augustus. ...
Augustus Paper - Derek Westlund Brown
... after the fall of Rome. That area was imperial cults. This scope of this paper will focus on the emperor that caused the most dramatic catalyst in this movement, Augustus. Augustus as Ruler Understanding the impact that Augustus had on the imperial cult movement requires knowledge of several areas. ...
... after the fall of Rome. That area was imperial cults. This scope of this paper will focus on the emperor that caused the most dramatic catalyst in this movement, Augustus. Augustus as Ruler Understanding the impact that Augustus had on the imperial cult movement requires knowledge of several areas. ...
THE SEVERAN DYNASTY brian campbell - Assets
... were also anxious and fearful on this day.8 In the subsequent meeting of the senate, the emperor made an initially good impression by taking an oath not to execute senators, and by promising the end of confiscations without trial and reliance on informers. It was good policy for Severus the military ...
... were also anxious and fearful on this day.8 In the subsequent meeting of the senate, the emperor made an initially good impression by taking an oath not to execute senators, and by promising the end of confiscations without trial and reliance on informers. It was good policy for Severus the military ...
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 ...
The Emperors of the Flavian Dynasty
... Vespasian was the last of the Four Emperors of A.D. 69. His accession made way for the new Flavian Dynasty, a new period of glory for Rome. Vespasian and his successors, Titus and Domitian, restored the Empire and finally brought peace and an end to all the disorder. One of the things that each of t ...
... Vespasian was the last of the Four Emperors of A.D. 69. His accession made way for the new Flavian Dynasty, a new period of glory for Rome. Vespasian and his successors, Titus and Domitian, restored the Empire and finally brought peace and an end to all the disorder. One of the things that each of t ...
CHAPTER X The Emperors Decius, Gallus, Aemilianus, Valerian
... From the great secular games celebrated by Philip, to the death of the emperor Gallienus, there elapsed (AD 248—268) 20 years of shame and misfortune. During that calamitous period, every instant of time was marked, and barbarous invaders and military tyrants afflicted every province of the Roman wo ...
... From the great secular games celebrated by Philip, to the death of the emperor Gallienus, there elapsed (AD 248—268) 20 years of shame and misfortune. During that calamitous period, every instant of time was marked, and barbarous invaders and military tyrants afflicted every province of the Roman wo ...
Mytilene and Other Greek Cities - The University of Michigan Press
... The story the Mytilenean inscriptions tell is at once history and biography, the tale of a city and of a leading citizen; the extent to which these two merged is a major theme of this chapter. As biography, it reflects the successive stages of a public career and remembrance of an individual. As his ...
... The story the Mytilenean inscriptions tell is at once history and biography, the tale of a city and of a leading citizen; the extent to which these two merged is a major theme of this chapter. As biography, it reflects the successive stages of a public career and remembrance of an individual. As his ...
Why Penalties Become Harsher: The Roman Case, Late Republic to
... poison, which in Rome was commonly connected with sorcery), judicial corruption, the forgery of documents or coins, and public violence. However, officials having responsibility for law enforcement did not as a rule see to it that the death sentence was executed. A defendant on a capital charge was ...
... poison, which in Rome was commonly connected with sorcery), judicial corruption, the forgery of documents or coins, and public violence. However, officials having responsibility for law enforcement did not as a rule see to it that the death sentence was executed. A defendant on a capital charge was ...
Stupid Wars - CAFE SYSTEM CANARIAS
... rule of the emperors, starting with Augustus. For centuries the emperors expanded the fascist rule of Pax Romana in a circus of hacked-off limbs. By the fourth century AD, the primary job of the Roman emperor was to maintain and defend the empire from the hordes of barbarians clamoring at the gates. ...
... rule of the emperors, starting with Augustus. For centuries the emperors expanded the fascist rule of Pax Romana in a circus of hacked-off limbs. By the fourth century AD, the primary job of the Roman emperor was to maintain and defend the empire from the hordes of barbarians clamoring at the gates. ...
EmperorCaligula
... Caligula allowed himself drunken orgies and became unquestionably unstable and dangerous. At the beginning of his reign, Caligula was undoubtably popular. This was partly because he had invited back those of whom were exiled or ostracized as Tiberius’s enemies during Emperor Tiberius’s reign, gave ...
... Caligula allowed himself drunken orgies and became unquestionably unstable and dangerous. At the beginning of his reign, Caligula was undoubtably popular. This was partly because he had invited back those of whom were exiled or ostracized as Tiberius’s enemies during Emperor Tiberius’s reign, gave ...
Burac Zachary Burac HIS 302 – Rome Prof. Finnigan 5/6/13 The
... The political role of equestrians did not stop at the Praetorian Guard however. If senators wished to stage a coup against the emperor they would need money, senatorial support, and an overwhelming amount of military support. All senators had some money which made this first essential very easy to a ...
... The political role of equestrians did not stop at the Praetorian Guard however. If senators wished to stage a coup against the emperor they would need money, senatorial support, and an overwhelming amount of military support. All senators had some money which made this first essential very easy to a ...
The Roman Empire
... Antony - Commands the eastern provinces (Macedonia, Asia, Bithynia, Cilicia, Syria) Lepidus - Commands Africa (Tunisia and Algeria) -36: Elimination of Lepidus - Octavian controls Africa and becomes the effective ruler of Rome Parthian campaign of Marc Antony -35: Antony returns to Alexandria with C ...
... Antony - Commands the eastern provinces (Macedonia, Asia, Bithynia, Cilicia, Syria) Lepidus - Commands Africa (Tunisia and Algeria) -36: Elimination of Lepidus - Octavian controls Africa and becomes the effective ruler of Rome Parthian campaign of Marc Antony -35: Antony returns to Alexandria with C ...
AACHEN (AIX-LA-CHAPELLE), DUISBURG
... Thus the fiction of the unity of the Empire was outwardly preserved, although in point of fact, East and West now formed two separate, dissimilar empires. Charlemagne was undisputed monarch of all of continental Western Europe, except for the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal) and a few B ...
... Thus the fiction of the unity of the Empire was outwardly preserved, although in point of fact, East and West now formed two separate, dissimilar empires. Charlemagne was undisputed monarch of all of continental Western Europe, except for the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal) and a few B ...
Constitution of the Late Roman Empire
The Constitution of the Late Roman Empire was an unwritten set of guidelines and principles passed down mainly through precedent. The constitution of the Roman Principate (the early Roman Empire), which was established by the emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC, had governed the ""Roman Empire"" for three centuries. Diocletian became emperor in 284, and his reign marked the end of the Principate and the beginning of the ""Dominate"" (from Latin dominus: ""Lord"" or ""Master""). The constitution of the Dominate ultimately recognized monarchy as the true source of power, and thus ended the fiction of shared power between the ""Roman Emperor"" and the ""Roman Senate"".After Diocletian had reorganized the superstructure of the constitution, he then reorganized the administrative apparatus of the government. When Diocletian abdicated the throne in 305, the Empire quickly descended back into chaos. After the chaos had subsided, however, much of Diocletian's constitution remained in effect. His division of the Empire into west and east, with each half under the command of a separate emperor, remained with brief interruptions of political unity. The capital of the Western Empire was never returned to Rome, the Senate and executive magistrates continued to function as Diocletian's constitution had originally specified, and Diocletian's civil and military divisions of the empire remained in effect. Later emperors, especially Constantine the Great, and Justinian modified Diocletian's constitution.