117 (1939, reprinted 1982). The transformation of Rome and Italy during the middle republic Citizenship, constitution, and politics are discussed in Theodor Mommsen, Römisches Staatsrecht, 3rd ed., 3 vol. in 5 (1887–88, reprinted 1969); A.N. Sherwin-White, The Roman Citizenship, 2nd ...
1) Rome was founded in 753BC by its first king, Romulus. It grew into a rich and powerful city during the next few hundred years. 2) By AD 117 the Roman Empire included the whole of Italy, all the lands around the Mediterranean and much of Europe, including England, Wales and parts...
even serving as governor there for a good few years. He initially held office in Rome but was sent by Emperor Vespasian to serve as a commander in Britain. Later he became the governor and conquered the whole island. As governor, he constructed at least 60 forts, Romanizing the public...
Published on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 by Kathy McCabe A section of Palatine Hill in Rome has opened to the public for the first time in centuries, allowing visitors to take in 1,200 years of the Eternal City's history. One of Rome’s seven hills, Palatine Hill overlooks the Roman Forum...
are lasting testaments to the capital of an empire once made up of 2.5 million square miles, three continents and about 100 million people. The empire reached its zenith in 117 AD, when the emperor Trajan ruled from Rome and months-long gladiator games were held to celebrate the city's glo...
ROME When considering ancient Roman orgy we should start with two considerations: the etymology of the word Orgy – which in its earliest sense signified secret rites to certain gods within Greek or Roman civilisations. In modern days it has come to mean a form of licentious activity. ...
Bellonawas goddess of war, her temple was outside the pomoerium (the sacred boundary between the city of Rome and the world outside) But there are also other ancient deities which to a degree are less well known and popularised but were greatly influential: ...
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10748. LIVIA (Julia Augusta). Augusta, AD 14-29. AE Dupondius (30mm, 12.72 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 22-23. Bareheaded and draped bust of Julia Augusta as Salus right / Legend around large S C. RIC I 47 (Tiberius). VF, green patina, areas of encrustation,...
The goddess Juno had numerous epithets in Rome, some associated with marriage such as “Cinxia” she who loses the bride’s girdle (interesting backdrop to Propertius’ beloved Cynthia?), “Lucina”, “Regina” (queen), Sororia and Moneta – she who admonishes. She became protector and couns...