Tag: Ancient Rome

The first time I saw the Pantheon, it seemed huge. The roof high above me with the light coming in lines was incredible as I had not yet seen such an incredible structure. When I went on the eleventh grade field week I saw it from the outside and even though I have grown I am still amazed at its bea...

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus was born of poor parents on 9 September AD 214 in Lower Moesia.His father was a tenant farmer of a wealthy senator Aurelius, after whom the family were named. Aurelian rose through the ranks of the army, serving with distinction on the Danube frontier.By AD 268, when Aureo...

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RomanPortrait of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Late 2nd CenturyMarble, H. 26 5/16 in. (66.8 cm.)Purchased with funds from gifts by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes, Mrs. Chaucey McCormick and various donors, by exchange, 92.1 Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire from 161-180, the last of the five "good e...

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b. Nov. 17?, AD 9, Reate [Rieti], Latiumd. June 24, 79 Latin in full CAESAR VESPASIANUS AUGUSTUS, original name TITUS FLAVIUS VESPASIANUS, Roman emperor (ad 69-79) who, though of humble birth, became the founder of the Flavian dynasty after the civil wars that followed Nero's death in 68. His fisca...

The Roman Empire, one of the most influential civilizations in human history, was shaped by the reigns of its emperors. From Augustus to Justinian, these rulers governed an empire that stretched across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. They were not only political and military leaders but a...

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Embark on a visual odyssey through the enchanting "Seven Hills of Rome Gallery," a collection that breathes life into the timeless beauty and historical significance of Rome's iconic hills. Each image in this gallery serves as a captivating window into the rich tapestry of Rome's past, offering a gl...