Roman Imperial History
Articles tagged Roman Imperial History.
When Did the Western Roman Empire Fall?
The Western Roman Empire is conventionally dated to AD 476, when Odoacer removed Romulus Augustulus. But Julius Nepos remained emperor until 480.
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.
How Was the Roman Republic Different from the Roman Empire?
Compare Roman republican elections, the Senate, law, armies and taxes with imperial rule, and see how Augustus concentrated power while keeping old offices.
Palmyrene Empire: How Zenobia Challenged Rome
Zenobia’s Palmyrene Empire seized Egypt and much of Rome’s eastern provinces before Aurelian defeated it in AD 272. Coins and ancient texts reveal how...
Constantine’s Vision and the Battle of the Milvian Bridge
In 312 Constantine defeated Maxentius near Rome. Lactantius describes a dream, while Eusebius tells of a cross in the sky. What do the sources...
Why Ovid Was Exiled to Tomis in 8 CE
In 8 CE Augustus banished Ovid to Tomis. The poet blamed his Ars Amatoria and a mysterious mistake, but the second offence remains unknown.
How the Roman Empire Survived for Nearly 1,500 Years
Rome survived through armies, provincial government, roads, citizenship and taxation. Its eastern emperors continued Roman rule until 1453.
Constantine’s Vision and the Battle of the Milvian Bridge
In 312 Constantine defeated Maxentius near Rome. Lactantius describes a dream, while Eusebius tells of a cross in the sky. What do...
Why Ovid Was Exiled to Tomis in 8 CE
In 8 CE Augustus banished Ovid to Tomis. The poet blamed his Ars Amatoria and a mysterious mistake, but the second offence...
How the Roman Empire Survived for Nearly 1,500 Years
Rome survived through armies, provincial government, roads, citizenship and taxation. Its eastern emperors continued Roman rule until 1453.
