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Who were the Romans?
The Comitia Tributa - This assembly was made up of all ... Roman consul from 46BC to 44BC. He was eventually given the title of ‘dictator for life’ in 44BC, meaning he could rule the Roman ...
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When the Roman Empire Had Six Emperors in a Year
The Eastern Roman Empire had seven simultaneous emperors during the Middle ... However, Albinus, too, was ultimately defeated. It all began with Maximinus Thrax, a towering man of humble origins, the ...
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The Roman Empire at the end of Trajan's reign
Trajan's reign takes Rome one more step toward universality. Now, educated and wealthy men from all over the Empire are eligible for the highest office. 180 AD - Pax Romana ends. The death of ...
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Emperor Hadrian Brings the World to Rome
The emperor Hadrian was well known for building ... Their villas were designed for the all-important Roman activity of otium—leisure—encompassing eating and reading, as well as that quality ...