What comes to mind when you think about the kind of Roman Emperor who managed to establish an indestructible empire?

From 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E., the Roman Empire saw a period of relative tranquility and prosperity now known as the Pax Romana ...

When it comes to Roman Emperors and their fate, a big mystery appears that has baffled historians and archaeologists alike for centuries.

the Roman Empire now included the land of the pharaohs. Back home, Augustus was a hero. At the age of 32, he had become Rome’s first Emperor, promising to restore peace and security. Winning the ...

The Emperor of Rome was already the ... would see him as their supreme spiritual leader. Roman religion had many gods and spirits and Augustus was keen to join their number as a god himself.

I'm looking into the eyes of one of the most famous leaders in the history of the world - Caesar Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. We have his bronze head here in the Roman galleries in the ...

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Tom and Dominic conclude their journey through the colourful lives of Rome’s first Caesars, climaxing with the epic reign of Rome’s most unexpected emperor: Claudius.

The Arch of Augustus in Rimini ... Leptis Magna was the birthplace of Roman emperor Septimius Severus in A.D. 145. This four-way, or tetrapylon, arch, built in his honor stood at the city ...

A 2000-year-old tale of Roman emperors' secrets is making waves on bestseller lists, captivating readers with its scandalous and vivid storytelling.

Born Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus in A.D. 12, Caligula rose to power in A.D. 37 as the third Roman emperor. Nicknamed “Caligula,” meaning “little boots,” after the miniature soldier ...