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11 May 2022

A Tale of Silk and Faraway Lands: Did the Romans Meet the Chinese?

*By Jake Leigh-Howarth*

*History & Tradition*

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Although located on opposite ends of the globe, ancient Rome and China were remarkably similar in their stature, as both commanded respect from the weaker kingdoms enveloped in their spheres of influence through the twin forces of military might...
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Odalisque by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (1882) (Public Domain) — 09 Aug 2021

Divine Queen Thea Musa, The Parthian Basilíssa

*By MartiniF*

*History & Tradition*

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The victory of the Parthians over the Roman General Marcus Licinius Crassus at Carrhae in 53 BC is perhaps the single most significant event in Rome's engagement with Parthia. The loss of Roman standards associated with Crassus' campaign in 53 BC...
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Statue of Roman Soldier (Public Domain), and recreators of Roman legionaries wearing the lorica segmentata, 1st-3rd century (Caliga10/CC BY-SA 3.0); Deriv. — 15 Nov 2017

Rome’s Forgotten General: Upstart Poor Boy Becomes Military Conqueror – Part I

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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In the spring of 40 BCE, the Parthians, led by Quintus Labienus, a Roman general who was supported the Liberators (consisting of Brutus and Cassius, who participated in the assassination of Caesar), was on a mission to seek Parthian support and...
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11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers – Part 2

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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In order to understand why Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty raided and eventually conquered Parthia, we must first look to Bactria. It is no question that Arsaces made his living by pillaging. But, according to Strabo, the...
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11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs – Part I

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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Arsaces’ historic invasion of Parthia was a process. Before Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty, and his brother, Tiridates captured Parthia, they appeared to be residing in the province previous to the appointment of Andragoras...
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Deriv; face mask for Roman cavalry helmet, first century AD and battle scene featuring Parthian horsemen in armor, and Roman riders. — 21 Nov 2015

Antony's Parthian War: Politics and Bloodshed between Empires of the Ancient World

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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After the crushing defeat of Marcus Licinius Crassus and the Roman army at the Battle of Carrhae, a campaign was planned by Roman leaders such as statesman Julius Caesar and General Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) to drive east, conquer, and secure...
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Parthia

A Tale of Silk and Faraway Lands: Did the Romans Meet the Chinese?

Divine Queen Thea Musa, The Parthian Basilíssa

Rome’s Forgotten General: Upstart Poor Boy Becomes Military Conqueror – Part I

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers – Part 2

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs – Part I

Antony's Parthian War: Politics and Bloodshed between Empires of the Ancient World

Antony's Parthian War: Politics and Bloodshed between Empires of the Ancient World