Fortunately, the one-time emperor of Rome was also known as just Claudius, which is much easier for today's history students to remember. Claudius was born in 10 BCE into a family of emperors, or rulers of the empire. He was the nephew of the emperor Tiberius and grandson of the ...
The Roman Empire was one of the mightiest empires of all time. Learn important dates and events that happened during the Roman Empire, as well as...
The concise biographies of 85 emperors are useful references with regard to the major challenges, both personal and public, facing each. , by Mario Bartolini, Pen & Sword Books, Barnsley, U.K., and Havertown, Pa., 2023, $34.95 Roman Emperors is a chronological guide to the men who ruled...
As a young boy, Severus Alexander received a high-qualityeducation, in line with his patrician status [source:roman-empire.net]. His studies were likely focused on preparing him for public and military service, an essential aspect of Roman noble life. His academic instruction would have included...
Conrad II, Holy Roman emperor (1027–39) and German king (1024–39), first of the Salian dynasty of the Holy Roman Empire Henry III, Holy Roman emperor (1046–56) and German king (1039–56) Henry IV, Holy Roman emperor (1084–1105) and German king (1056–1105) Henry V, Holy Roma...
It was a great deal more comforting to believe in deities that you believed were present for the sole purpose of looking after you. Later on, as the Roman Empire expanded over the centuries, it encountered and integrated yet more diverse cultures and religious beliefs. In the provinces of Gau...
Enter the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and stroll through the mighty columns where emperors, gladiators, and senators walked. Enter the Epic Colosseum Our journey begins at the iconic Colosseum. One of the world’s most recognizable sights, the Colosseum has for centuries been a...
The Roman Empire was the most powerful of its time. It lasted for over 1,000 years and spread over several continents. This lesson describes some...
Who were the Five Good Emperors, and what did they create? The Five Good Emperors were: Nerva, Trajan ,Hadrian ,Antoninus Pius , and Marcus Aurelius. They created a time of prosperity for the Roman empire. Who were the bad emperors of Rome? There were many bad emperors of Rome, Commodus...
changed to a title adopted by Rome’s ancient rulers and started in 69 AD during the “Year of the Four Emperors.” The Year of the Four Emperors came from when the Ancient Roman Empire would have four Emperors in one year. These four-Emperors were: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and ...