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Battle Scene with a Roman Army Besieging a Large City by Juan de la Corta (17th century) (Public Domain) — 08 Nov 2023

Diocletian’s Utopia: The Tetrarchy Of The Roman Empire (285 – 325 AD)

By Mario Bartolini

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When Roman General Diocletian was designated Emperor by his army in 284, he followed suit of many General-Emperors before him and engaged in war against the legitimate Emperor in place in order to replace him. This violent change of reign thus...
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Battle Scene with a Roman Army Besieging a Large City by Juan de la Corta (17th century) (Public Domain) — 08 Nov 2023

Diocletian’s Utopia: The Tetrarchy Of The Roman Empire (285 – 325 AD)

By Mario Bartolini

History & Tradition

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When Roman General Diocletian was designated Emperor by his army in 284, he followed suit of many General-Emperors before him and engaged in war against the legitimate Emperor in place in order to replace him. This violent change of reign thus...
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Roman soldiers on the march and their general (vukkostic /Adobe Stock) — 27 Oct 2023

Third-Century Roman Empire: Revival From Chaos 270 – 285 AD

By Mario Bartolini

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During the period designated by modern historians as the era of Roman military anarchy which lasted from 235 to 285 AD, 20 generals unconventionally elected as emperors fought and succeeded each other in rapid succession. To add to the confusion,...
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Roman soldiers on the march and their general (vukkostic /Adobe Stock) — 27 Oct 2023

Third-Century Roman Empire: Revival From Chaos 270 – 285 AD

By Mario Bartolini

History & Tradition

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During the period designated by modern historians as the era of Roman military anarchy which lasted from 235 to 285 AD, 20 generals unconventionally elected as emperors fought and succeeded each other in rapid succession. To add to the confusion,...
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Roman soldiers treachery and mutiny ( Cridmax / Adobe Stock) — 18 Oct 2023

A Crumbling Roman Empire: Treachery, Mutiny And Plague 250 – 270 AD

By Mario Bartolini

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The Roman Empire during the first half of the third century AD experienced a rapid succession of no less than eight Emperors, battling the Persians in the east and the invading Goths on the northern border. Each one of these eight came to a violent...
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Roman soldiers treachery and mutiny ( Cridmax / Adobe Stock) — 18 Oct 2023

A Crumbling Roman Empire: Treachery, Mutiny And Plague 250 – 270 AD

By Mario Bartolini

History & Tradition

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The Roman Empire during the first half of the third century AD experienced a rapid succession of no less than eight Emperors, battling the Persians in the east and the invading Goths on the northern border. Each one of these eight came to a violent...
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Roman Emperor (CEVmemories/ Adobe Stock) — 13 Oct 2023

Military Anarchy Period Of The Roman Empire: Descent Into Hades 235-250 AD

By Mario Bartolini

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Most experts today recognize that the period of the Antonine Imperial Dynasty, which lasted from 96 to 192 AD, corresponded to the zenith of the Roman Empire. Yet, just over 40 years later, the Roman state which had diligently ruled most of Europe,...
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Roman Emperor (CEVmemories/ Adobe Stock) — 13 Oct 2023

Military Anarchy Period Of The Roman Empire: Descent Into Hades 235-250 AD

By Mario Bartolini

History & Tradition

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Most experts today recognize that the period of the Antonine Imperial Dynasty, which lasted from 96 to 192 AD, corresponded to the zenith of the Roman Empire. Yet, just over 40 years later, the Roman state which had diligently ruled most of Europe,...
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Aftermath of Romans Conquering (furyon/ Adobe Stock) — 23 Aug 2023

The Roman Empire’s Pragmatic Puzzle Of Provinces

By Patricia Southern

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The popular conception of the Romans, mainly fostered by movies and television, extends to their all-conquering dominance, their armies, gladiators, blood and gore, sex and violence, mad emperors, everything that titillates the imagination in fact,...
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Aftermath of Romans Conquering (furyon/ Adobe Stock) — 23 Aug 2023

The Roman Empire’s Pragmatic Puzzle Of Provinces

By Patricia Southern

History & Tradition

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The popular conception of the Romans, mainly fostered by movies and television, extends to their all-conquering dominance, their armies, gladiators, blood and gore, sex and violence, mad emperors, everything that titillates the imagination in fact,...
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Hooded Roman soldier on a horse ( Ramy / Adobe Stock) — 21 Jun 2023

Procopius, Fourth Century AD Spy Who Became a Roman Emperor

By Mario Bartolini

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Although its golden age had long passed, the Roman Empire was still a prosperous and militarily formidable state at the turn of the fourth century. The famed Pax Romana – the century between the reign of Trajan (98 - 117) and that of Severus...
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Hooded Roman soldier on a horse ( Ramy / Adobe Stock) — 21 Jun 2023

Procopius, Fourth Century AD Spy Who Became a Roman Emperor

By Mario Bartolini

History & Tradition

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Although its golden age had long passed, the Roman Empire was still a prosperous and militarily formidable state at the turn of the fourth century. The famed Pax Romana – the century between the reign of Trajan (98 - 117) and that of Severus...
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Roma emperor walking along a colonnade (Giordano Aita/ Adobe Stock) — 26 May 2023

The Men Who Ruled The World From Rome

By Mario Bartolini

History & Tradition

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The history of the classical Roman State spanned more than 12 centuries. It extended from the foundation of Rome in 753 BC to the fall of the western part of the Empire in 476 AD. The rich legacy left by the Romans represents for the Western World...
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Roma emperor walking along a colonnade (Giordano Aita/ Adobe Stock) — 26 May 2023

The Men Who Ruled The World From Rome

By Mario Bartolini

History & Tradition

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The history of the classical Roman State spanned more than 12 centuries. It extended from the foundation of Rome in 753 BC to the fall of the western part of the Empire in 476 AD. The rich legacy left by the Romans represents for the Western World...
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Third Century Crisis Invasion of the Goths ( Kristian/ Adobe Stock) — 24 May 2023

Goths On The Move: The Third Century Barbaricum Invasion of the Roman Empire

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

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In 238 AD, after at least two generations with no mention of the Goths, denizens of the territories above the Roman province of Dacia (modern Romania), showed the first signs of a barbarian renaissance in the uprising. Ominously, as if from...
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Third Century Crisis Invasion of the Goths ( Kristian/ Adobe Stock) — 24 May 2023

Goths On The Move: The Third Century Barbaricum Invasion of the Roman Empire

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

History & Tradition

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In 238 AD, after at least two generations with no mention of the Goths, denizens of the territories above the Roman province of Dacia (modern Romania), showed the first signs of a barbarian renaissance in the uprising. Ominously, as if from...
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Running the Family Business of the Roman Empire: Augustus the Founder — 15 Aug 2019

Running the Family Business of the Roman Empire: Augustus the Founder

By Barry Strauss

History & Tradition, Family & Relationships

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Over three and a half centuries the Roman Empire - as seen through the lives of 10 of the most important emperors - gained in splendor and territory, then lost both. Over the ages the emperors Augustus, Tiberius, Nero, Vespasian, Trajan, Hadrian,...
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Running the Family Business of the Roman Empire: Augustus the Founder — 15 Aug 2019

Running the Family Business of the Roman Empire: Augustus the Founder

By Barry Strauss

History & Tradition, Family & Relationships

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Over three and a half centuries the Roman Empire - as seen through the lives of 10 of the most important emperors - gained in splendor and territory, then lost both. Over the ages the emperors Augustus, Tiberius, Nero, Vespasian, Trajan, Hadrian,...
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Theatrical masks of Tragedy and Comedy. Mosaic, Roman artwork, 2nd century CE. Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy — 29 Jun 2018

The Black Sheep of the Empire: Actors and Actresses in Ancient Rome

By MartiniF

History & Tradition

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The ancient Greeks loved the theater and ancient Greek actors enjoyed a position of eminence and respect. In contrast, although entertainment and drama were similarly adored in Ancient Rome, theater performers were often demeaned by the upper-class...
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Theatrical masks of Tragedy and Comedy. Mosaic, Roman artwork, 2nd century CE. Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy — 29 Jun 2018

The Black Sheep of the Empire: Actors and Actresses in Ancient Rome

By MartiniF

History & Tradition

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The ancient Greeks loved the theater and ancient Greek actors enjoyed a position of eminence and respect. In contrast, although entertainment and drama were similarly adored in Ancient Rome, theater performers were often demeaned by the upper-class...
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