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To use the parlance of our time, these Roman emperors sucked. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the ten most ...
The Roman Empire in the time of Tiberius. Credit: Cristiano64 / Wikimedia Commons Paulus Fabius Maximus belonged to one of the oldest gens in Rome, the Fabia, and was also married to Marcia Sempronia ...
The Roman historian Tacitus (circa A.D. 55 to 120) claimed that Augustus, in his final will, advised his successor Tiberius (Augustus's adopted son) to not expand the empire but keep it within its ...
The Italian resort town of Sperlonga can be seen from a cave that was once part of Roman emperor Tiberius’s villa. The first-century A.D. ruler hosted solstice viewings at the site.
Yet, by heeding Augustus’ advice and implementing sound military and political policy decisions informed by his own judgment borne out of experience, his successor ensured that the Roman Empire would ...
The Roman legions The Roman Empire was created and controlled by its soldiers. At the core of the army were its legions, which were without equal in their training, discipline and fighting ability.
Members of Trump’s coterie are obsessed with ancient Rome and its collapse. But their interpretation of Roman history is based on common misconceptions.
The chilling story of Tiberius and the fisherman: cruelty and power in ancient Rome As he publishes the second book in his acclaimed Nero trilogy, master historical novelist Conn Iggulden on why ...
The chilling story of Tiberius and the fisherman: cruelty and power in ancient Rome As he publishes the second book in his acclaimed Nero trilogy, master historical novelist Conn Iggulden on why ...