Roman Government And Law
Articles tagged Roman Government And Law.
How Did Augustus Create the Principate?
Augustus founded Rome’s Principate through the settlements of 27 and 23 BC, retaining command of the legions while preserving the Senate and Republican offices.
5 Brutal Roman Punishments Used in Antiquity
Five brutal Roman punishments explained through ancient law, eyewitness accounts and archaeology, including the sack, beasts, crucifixion, burning and military beatings.
Who Killed Caligula? The Praetorian Plot of AD 41
In AD 41, Praetorian officers murdered Caligula during the Palatine Games. Their plot failed to restore the Republic and brought Claudius to power.
Lex Irnitana: How Roman Municipal Law Worked
The Lex Irnitana reveals how a Roman town elected magistrates, managed public money, granted citizenship and handled lawsuits in AD 91.
Julius Caesar: Life, Wars, and Legacy
Julius Caesar rose from Roman politics to the conquest of Gaul and civil war. His dictatorship, reforms and assassination transformed the Republic.
