What was the First Mithridatic War (89-85 BC)?
The First Mithridatic War was a conflict that took place between 89 and 85 BC between the Kingdom of Pontus, ruled by King Mithridates VI, and the Roman Republic. It...
Category: Ancient Rome
Siege of Mytilene in 81 BC
The Siege of Mytilene in 81 BC was a military conflict that took place during the Roman Republic’s campaign against the Kingdom of Pontus, led by King Mithridates VI. Mytilene...
Civic Crown: What was it and Why did the Romans award it?
The Civic Crown, also known as the Corona Civica in Latin, was a prestigious military decoration awarded by the ancient Romans. Made from oak leaves and acorns, the honor was...
Theodosius I: The Anti-Pagan Roman Emperor who made Christianity the Official State Religion
About half a century after Constantine the Great (reign: 306-337) began repressing pagans in the military colony of Aelia Capitolina (i.e. Jerusalem), Emperor Theodosius I (reign: 379-395) turned up the...
Mithraism: History and Major Facts about this Mystery Cult in the Roman Empire
Mithraism was a mystery religion that originated in the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD and was dedicated to the worship of the god Mithras. First developing on the...