Imperatordates back to the Roman Republic during 508 BC. It is equivalent to the word commander and became part of the titles of the Roman Emperors as part of their names. Generally, the name Imperator was used for victorious generals who were Emperors in Ancient Rome. It should be noted t...
have lived in more favourable circumstances, not just because of his family’s wealth and position, but also because he lived during what was perhaps the most prosperous period of the Roman Empire, during the reigns of three of its greatest emperors – Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus ...
In 215 AD, he introduced theAntoninianus, commonly referred to as the "radiate" due to the obverse images of the emperors with a radiate crown. The 60% pure silver Antoninianus was valued at two denarii, but contained no more than 1.6 times the amount of silver of the denarius. The sa...
combining the marble porch and pediment of a traditional Greco-Roman temple with a vast concrete cylindrical drum, hemispherical dome, central oculus, and theatrical light effects; the Villa of Hadrian at Tivoli, where the emperor recreated buildings and works of art observed during his empire-wide...
(redirected fromEmperors of the Holy Roman Empire) Thesaurus ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Switch tonew thesaurus Noun1. Holy Roman Emperor- sovereign of the Holy Roman Empire emperor- the male ruler of an empire Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princ...
Emperors (1st-15th cenuries AD) The Roman Reublic built a substatuial empire, but for several centuries there was no emperor. This began to change withCaesarwho building on popular acclaim was on the way to establishing a dictatorship when he was killed (44 BC). Historians still debate Cae...
69 AD saw the year of the four emperors after the death of Nero, and Vespasian was one of the civil war candidates who took to the field to claim the throne. Successful in his goal, he sent his son, Titus, to finish the subjugation of Judaea. In 71 AD, Jerusalem was finally capture...
Rome was a republic before it became an empire –it was governed in a different way, and had rulers that were elected through votes. The Roman Empire began in 27 BC, and after that single emperors ruled, one after the other, until their deaths. The first emperor was Caesar Augustus. Rom...
Claudius advanced the Roman empire through the conquest of Britain, andmade citizenship more inclusive through provincial enrollment. He built great public works and generally kept the peace, certainly earning at least the respect, if not the admiration, of the people. ...
A journey along the Appian Way provides insights into the lives of the Roman population in the days of the empire and the many events that shaped the course of history, all while immersing oneself in the breathtaking rural landscapes of Italy. Historical Significance Construction and Expansion Cons...