Who were the Five Good Emperors and What were their Major Accomplishments?
For many centuries, the Roman Empire had its fair share of rulers. However, not all of them excelled at leading the empire. While some of them ruled fairly, many of...
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What is Hadrian’s Wall and why was it built?
When the Roman Empire finally conquered Britain, it decided to fortify its territories against attacks from their enemies – a mark to signify the territorial end of Roman civilization. Constructed...
Emperor Hadrian: Life Story & Great Achievements
Hadrian was one of ancient Rome’s most adored and virtuous emperors. Also known by his full name Publius Aelius Hadrianus Augustus, his reign lasted 117-138 CE. Unlike other unjust emperors,...
10 Greatest Roman Emperors and Their Achievements
The Roman Empire, as it was called after the demise of the Roman Republic, had a new genre of very famous and great rulers called Emperors. These Emperors were chosen...
History and Facts about the Pantheon in Rome
The Pantheon refers to a former temple in ancient Rome which was started in 27 BC, by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (the mighty vice of Augustus). As we speak today, the...