Articles related to "Roman Empire"
What is Constantinople?
Definition of the glossary term Constantinople
roman empire • constantinople • byzantine empire • roman empire • constantine • istanbul
Definition of the glossary term Constantinople
roman empire • constantinople • byzantine empire • roman empire • constantine • istanbul
The Emperor Diocletian
Diocletian stabilized the Roman Empire, introducing economic, administrative and social reforms. His actions laid the foundations for the division of the empire.
roman empire • diocletian • emperor diocletian • roman emperor • emperor rome • roman empire
Diocletian stabilized the Roman Empire, introducing economic, administrative and social reforms. His actions laid the foundations for the division of the empire.
roman empire • diocletian • emperor diocletian • roman emperor • emperor rome • roman empire
Abbinnaeus the Gladiator - The Finale
<I>Abbinnaeus</I> walked into the arena with his head held high. Although he felt far from confident, it was vital that he appeared so.
roman empire • roman gladiators • battles • roman empire • secutor • retiarius
<I>Abbinnaeus</I> walked into the arena with his head held high. Although he felt far from confident, it was vital that he appeared so.
roman empire • roman gladiators • battles • roman empire • secutor • retiarius
Basilicas of the Forum Romanum
The basilica was an important public and administrative structure in any Roman forum. The basilicas of the Forum Romanum were among some of the largest and grandest.
roman empire • basilica • roman forum • stoa • forum romanum • roman empire
The basilica was an important public and administrative structure in any Roman forum. The basilicas of the Forum Romanum were among some of the largest and grandest.
roman empire • basilica • roman forum • stoa • forum romanum • roman empire
Book Review: Augustine of Hippo by Peter Brown
Book review of an older, but scholarly, biography of St. Augustine by Peter Brown.
roman empire • st. • augustine • catholic • bishop • hippo
Book review of an older, but scholarly, biography of St. Augustine by Peter Brown.
roman empire • st. • augustine • catholic • bishop • hippo
Claudius: The Roman Conquest of Britain
The Emperor Claudius finished what Julius Caesar started. In 43, Claudius led the conquest of Britain, making the island a province of the Roman Empire.
roman empire • roman empire • roman britain • ancient british history • claudius
The Emperor Claudius finished what Julius Caesar started. In 43, Claudius led the conquest of Britain, making the island a province of the Roman Empire.
roman empire • roman empire • roman britain • ancient british history • claudius
Epic Attila Mini-Series Conqueors the USA Cable Network
The USA Network launches their most ambitious project yet - a four-hour mini-series based on the life of Attila the Hun. The outstanding production is enjoyable viewing. Read a review of the program before it airs on USA.
roman empire • attila the hun • usa network • ancient rome • roman empire • powers boothe
The USA Network launches their most ambitious project yet - a four-hour mini-series based on the life of Attila the Hun. The outstanding production is enjoyable viewing. Read a review of the program before it airs on USA.
roman empire • attila the hun • usa network • ancient rome • roman empire • powers boothe
Far-sighted Romans, Short-sighted Britons
The Romans built the Saxon Shore forts to keep out Saxons, Angles, and Jutes who were harassing trade with Britannia. The Britons had no such foresight, instead inviting the Saxons onto the island--from foresight to short-sight.
roman empire • saxon shore • ancient british history • roman britain • saxons • angles
The Romans built the Saxon Shore forts to keep out Saxons, Angles, and Jutes who were harassing trade with Britannia. The Britons had no such foresight, instead inviting the Saxons onto the island--from foresight to short-sight.
roman empire • saxon shore • ancient british history • roman britain • saxons • angles
Gladiatorial Training and Combat
Roman gladiators trained together, lived together, and traveled together as teams. They were highly skilled fighters and showmen who entertained the Roman masses.
roman empire • gladiators • romans • emperor • ludi • lanista
Roman gladiators trained together, lived together, and traveled together as teams. They were highly skilled fighters and showmen who entertained the Roman masses.
roman empire • gladiators • romans • emperor • ludi • lanista
Globalization's Grandmother
Many consider globalization a relatively new concept, however the ideals have been an active part of world relations since the Roman Empire.
roman empire • colonialism • roman empire • world war • exploitation
Many consider globalization a relatively new concept, however the ideals have been an active part of world relations since the Roman Empire.
roman empire • colonialism • roman empire • world war • exploitation
Hadrian's Wall
Built to protect the Roman Empire from the savage Picts, Hadrian's Wall still exists today as excavated ruins across Britain.
roman empire • roman wall • hadrian's wall • hadrian • emperor hadrian • british landmarks
Built to protect the Roman Empire from the savage Picts, Hadrian's Wall still exists today as excavated ruins across Britain.
roman empire • roman wall • hadrian's wall • hadrian • emperor hadrian • british landmarks
How Old is Tourism?
Tourism, mass tourism, it seem like new words we just have invented - or is it so?
roman empire • travels • tourism • masstourism • asterix • roman empire
Tourism, mass tourism, it seem like new words we just have invented - or is it so?
roman empire • travels • tourism • masstourism • asterix • roman empire
Religion in Ancient Britain: Cauldron Beneath the Surface
Religion in ancient Britain was a cauldron boiling beneath the surface, rarely the outright cause of conflict but still the underlying pretext for mistrust.
roman empire • roman religion • celtic religion • roman britain • celts • druids
Religion in ancient Britain was a cauldron boiling beneath the surface, rarely the outright cause of conflict but still the underlying pretext for mistrust.
roman empire • roman religion • celtic religion • roman britain • celts • druids
Roman Empire In Decline
Three simultaneous crises contributed to this period becoming known as 'The Crisis of the Third Century' and the beginning of the end for The Roman Empire.
roman empire • crisis of the third century • roman empire • italy • rome • roman
Three simultaneous crises contributed to this period becoming known as 'The Crisis of the Third Century' and the beginning of the end for The Roman Empire.
roman empire • crisis of the third century • roman empire • italy • rome • roman
Roman Recap
We've reached the end of our Roman Road! Before we move on to another topic though, let's have a quick recap.
roman empire • roman empire • pantheon • colosseum • pont du gard • appian way
We've reached the end of our Roman Road! Before we move on to another topic though, let's have a quick recap.
roman empire • roman empire • pantheon • colosseum • pont du gard • appian way
The Augsburg Confession: Preface
A look at the preface to the Augsburg COnfession in which the Lutherans acknowledge a desire for political unity but not at the expense of compromising Scriptural truth.
roman empire • augsburg confession • diet of augsburg • lutherans • catholics • creed
A look at the preface to the Augsburg COnfession in which the Lutherans acknowledge a desire for political unity but not at the expense of compromising Scriptural truth.
roman empire • augsburg confession • diet of augsburg • lutherans • catholics • creed
The Balkan Peninsula: Part II. Changing Their Religion
As they marched and captured the Christian lands, followers of Mohammed recruited new supplicants. The Roman Catholic Church intermittently responded by sending Crusades to protect the Holy Lands. Islamic Arabs formed alliances with Turkic peoples of Eastern Anatolia, and Eastern Church feuded with Western Church.
roman empire • balkan peninsula • turkish history • islamic wars • church rivalry • great schism
As they marched and captured the Christian lands, followers of Mohammed recruited new supplicants. The Roman Catholic Church intermittently responded by sending Crusades to protect the Holy Lands. Islamic Arabs formed alliances with Turkic peoples of Eastern Anatolia, and Eastern Church feuded with Western Church.
roman empire • balkan peninsula • turkish history • islamic wars • church rivalry • great schism
The Beginnings of an Empire
Romulus and Remus are classed as the founders of Rome. This article explains the myths about its beginnings.
roman empire • roman empire • romulus and remus • rome • italy
Romulus and Remus are classed as the founders of Rome. This article explains the myths about its beginnings.
roman empire • roman empire • romulus and remus • rome • italy
The Gladius Sword of the Romans
Evolving from the ancient bronze and iron edged weapons of the Hitties and Celts the Gladius became the blade that won the lands of the Roman Empire
roman empire • gladius • short sword • roman legionaries • centurions • praetorian guard
Evolving from the ancient bronze and iron edged weapons of the Hitties and Celts the Gladius became the blade that won the lands of the Roman Empire
roman empire • gladius • short sword • roman legionaries • centurions • praetorian guard
The History of Corfu
Settled by the Corinthians in the eighth century BC, Corfu was important in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, but suffered later from being on the fringes of empires.
roman empire • corfu • ionian islands • kerkyra • peloponnesian war • venetian empire
Settled by the Corinthians in the eighth century BC, Corfu was important in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, but suffered later from being on the fringes of empires.
roman empire • corfu • ionian islands • kerkyra • peloponnesian war • venetian empire
The Last Emperor of Rome
Declared Emperor at 14, Romulus Augustus is widely recognised as the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire. His abdication effectively marked its fall.
roman empire • the last emperor of rome • romulus augustus • the fall of rome • last western roman emperor • roman emperor
Declared Emperor at 14, Romulus Augustus is widely recognised as the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire. His abdication effectively marked its fall.
roman empire • the last emperor of rome • romulus augustus • the fall of rome • last western roman emperor • roman emperor
The Life and Times of Tiberius
Tiberius was the adopted son of Augustus and the second emperor of Rome. Read about the life and times of Tiberius.
roman empire • tiberius • tiberius ii • augustus • rome • roman empire
Tiberius was the adopted son of Augustus and the second emperor of Rome. Read about the life and times of Tiberius.
roman empire • tiberius • tiberius ii • augustus • rome • roman empire
The Makings of the First Crusade (1)
Looking at the origins of the First Crusade in western Europe
roman empire • crusade • first • pope • urban • war
Looking at the origins of the First Crusade in western Europe
roman empire • crusade • first • pope • urban • war
The Meaning of the Cross
What is Good Friday and why do Christians call it "Good?" Did Jesus have to die on the cross? If so, why and what does it mean?
roman empire • cross • crucifixion • roman empire • slave revolts • rebellions
What is Good Friday and why do Christians call it "Good?" Did Jesus have to die on the cross? If so, why and what does it mean?
roman empire • cross • crucifixion • roman empire • slave revolts • rebellions
The Roman Army
Did you know that the Roman Army kept the empire safe for over 700 years? That's quite an achievement isn't it?
roman empire • the roman empire • the roman army • centurions • legionaires • auxiliaries
Did you know that the Roman Army kept the empire safe for over 700 years? That's quite an achievement isn't it?
roman empire • the roman empire • the roman army • centurions • legionaires • auxiliaries
Types of Gladiators
Different types of Roman gladiators, based on armor and weaponry used.
roman empire • gladiators • armor • roman • greaves • gladius
Different types of Roman gladiators, based on armor and weaponry used.
roman empire • gladiators • armor • roman • greaves • gladius
What is a consul?
Definition of the glossary term consul
roman empire • consul • roman republic • roman senate • roman empire • elected office
Definition of the glossary term consul
roman empire • consul • roman republic • roman senate • roman empire • elected office
What is a Patrician?
Definition of the glossary term patrician
roman empire • patrician • roman republic • pater • senator • roman citizen
Definition of the glossary term patrician
roman empire • patrician • roman republic • pater • senator • roman citizen
What is a prefect?
Definition of the glossary term prefect
roman empire • prefect • roman republic • roman empire • roman military • roman police
Definition of the glossary term prefect
roman empire • prefect • roman republic • roman empire • roman military • roman police
What is the Byzantine Period?
Definition of the glossary term Byzantine Period
roman empire • byzantine • eastern roman empire • constantinople • constantine • christianity
Definition of the glossary term Byzantine Period
roman empire • byzantine • eastern roman empire • constantinople • constantine • christianity
What is the Edict of Milan?
Definition of the glossary term Edict of Milan
roman empire • edict of milan • constantine • roman empire • christianity • religious worship
Definition of the glossary term Edict of Milan
roman empire • edict of milan • constantine • roman empire • christianity • religious worship
What the Romans Left Behind: Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall formed the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain. It still stands.
roman empire • hadrian's wall • roman empire • roman britain • ancient british history
Hadrian's Wall formed the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain. It still stands.
roman empire • hadrian's wall • roman empire • roman britain • ancient british history
What the Romans Left Behind: The Roads
The Roman road is wonder of engineering. The techniques used and the theories behind them are still studied today. Many of these concrete roads survive.
roman empire • rome • roman road • roman empire • roman britain • ancient british history
The Roman road is wonder of engineering. The techniques used and the theories behind them are still studied today. Many of these concrete roads survive.
roman empire • rome • roman road • roman empire • roman britain • ancient british history
Who Were the Five Good Emperors?
Definition of the glossary term Five Good Emperors
roman empire • five good emperors • roman emperors • roman empire • nerva • trajan
Definition of the glossary term Five Good Emperors
roman empire • five good emperors • roman emperors • roman empire • nerva • trajan
The Emperor Carausius
The rebel emperor of Britain and Gaul for eight years, Carausius's story is one of piracy, betrayal and political intrigue during the third century AD.
roman empire • carausius • emperor carausius • carausius ruler of britain and gaul • carausius emperor of britain and gaul • emperor of britain and gaul
The rebel emperor of Britain and Gaul for eight years, Carausius's story is one of piracy, betrayal and political intrigue during the third century AD.
roman empire • carausius • emperor carausius • carausius ruler of britain and gaul • carausius emperor of britain and gaul • emperor of britain and gaul
The Gothic War
Many historians view the defeat of Rome in the 4th century war against the Visigoths with the fall of the Western half of the Roman Empire. It certainly didn't help.
roman empire • the gothic war • visigoths • fall of the western roman empire • emperor valens • the last true roman
Many historians view the defeat of Rome in the 4th century war against the Visigoths with the fall of the Western half of the Roman Empire. It certainly didn't help.
roman empire • the gothic war • visigoths • fall of the western roman empire • emperor valens • the last true roman
Boudicca Queen of the Iceni
Queen Boudicca led the Iceni tribe in a revolt that nearly ended Roman rule in Britain. Why did this woman take up arms against the might of the Roman empire
roman empire • boudicca queen • warrior queen • iceni revolt • iceni tribe • roman empire
Queen Boudicca led the Iceni tribe in a revolt that nearly ended Roman rule in Britain. Why did this woman take up arms against the might of the Roman empire
roman empire • boudicca queen • warrior queen • iceni revolt • iceni tribe • roman empire
Byzantium, the Lost Empire
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
roman empire • byzantium • byzantine • roman empire • constantine • justinian
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
roman empire • byzantium • byzantine • roman empire • constantine • justinian
Cleopatra Part 2: Queen of Kings
After Caesar's death, the mighty queen found another chance at love with Marc Antony. Their love; however, was doomed from the couples increasing arrogance and the plight of Roman Empire.
roman empire • cleopatra • marc antony • octavian • octavia • julius caesar
After Caesar's death, the mighty queen found another chance at love with Marc Antony. Their love; however, was doomed from the couples increasing arrogance and the plight of Roman Empire.
roman empire • cleopatra • marc antony • octavian • octavia • julius caesar
Hallowe'en Traditions Explained
Why do we go trick-or-treating, bob for apples, and wear masks on October 31?
roman empire • paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • hallowe'en • halloween
Why do we go trick-or-treating, bob for apples, and wear masks on October 31?
roman empire • paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • hallowe'en • halloween
Heliopolis, Center of Learning
The ancient Egyptian religion only died when Christianity came into the ascendant with the emperor Constantine under the Roman Empire.
roman empire • roman empire • constantine • plato • alexander • 4th dynasty
The ancient Egyptian religion only died when Christianity came into the ascendant with the emperor Constantine under the Roman Empire.
roman empire • roman empire • constantine • plato • alexander • 4th dynasty
Italian Travel
Next month I am off to Italy, so this column is going to be inundated with all things Italian. And since there is so much to say about Italy, and since I am going to be traveling in two of Italy's plum, culture packed regions, look forward to several future articles.
roman empire • italy • italian travel • florence • roman empire • language
Next month I am off to Italy, so this column is going to be inundated with all things Italian. And since there is so much to say about Italy, and since I am going to be traveling in two of Italy's plum, culture packed regions, look forward to several future articles.
roman empire • italy • italian travel • florence • roman empire • language
Landsknechts Colorful mercenaries
In the high Renaissance in Europe (c.e.1500-1600) Landsknechts, were the highest paid mercenary troops of the time. Their ranks included pikemen, swordemen, and gunners
roman empire • paid soldiers • mercenaries • mercenary • 16th century • holy roman empire
In the high Renaissance in Europe (c.e.1500-1600) Landsknechts, were the highest paid mercenary troops of the time. Their ranks included pikemen, swordemen, and gunners
roman empire • paid soldiers • mercenaries • mercenary • 16th century • holy roman empire
Medieval Spain: Al-Andalus
The Reconquest of Spain (711-1492) was the first major conflict between Islam and Christianity where Christianity eventually won.
roman empire • spain • portugal • iberia • crusades • reconquest
The Reconquest of Spain (711-1492) was the first major conflict between Islam and Christianity where Christianity eventually won.
roman empire • spain • portugal • iberia • crusades • reconquest
Orthodoxy and nationalism
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
roman empire • orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
roman empire • orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian
Queen Marie Antoinette
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
roman empire • queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
roman empire • queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
Reformation Party
Looking for something to do for your youth or even for fellowship for your congregation besides dress up in costumes and bob for apples? Sick of "Trick or treat?" Looking for an evangelism tool to reach out to your community? Have you thought of showing a Luther film? This article relates how we hold our annual Luther movie night at Salem on Milwaukee's eastside. You can follow what we developed, or develop your own program! If you develop your own, consider sharing your efforts with the other readers of this forum.
roman empire • luther • reformation • holy • roman • empire
Looking for something to do for your youth or even for fellowship for your congregation besides dress up in costumes and bob for apples? Sick of "Trick or treat?" Looking for an evangelism tool to reach out to your community? Have you thought of showing a Luther film? This article relates how we hold our annual Luther movie night at Salem on Milwaukee's eastside. You can follow what we developed, or develop your own program! If you develop your own, consider sharing your efforts with the other readers of this forum.
roman empire • luther • reformation • holy • roman • empire
Sermon on the Augsburg Confession
Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein (Lake Geneva, Wisconsin) preached this sermon on June 25, 2000, on the commemoration of the Augsburg Confession. It brilliantly summarizes the Confession which the Lutheran Church stands on and has fought over. Many thanks to Rev. Dobberstein for sharing this sermon.
roman empire • lutheran • confessors • diet • augsburg • worms
Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein (Lake Geneva, Wisconsin) preached this sermon on June 25, 2000, on the commemoration of the Augsburg Confession. It brilliantly summarizes the Confession which the Lutheran Church stands on and has fought over. Many thanks to Rev. Dobberstein for sharing this sermon.
roman empire • lutheran • confessors • diet • augsburg • worms
The Beginnings of Christianity
A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.
roman empire • beginnings of christianity • catholicism • denominations • catholic vs gnostic • council of nicea
A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.
roman empire • beginnings of christianity • catholicism • denominations • catholic vs gnostic • council of nicea
The Counts of Sulz - A Century of Peace
From 1507 to 1613 the people of the Counties of Vaduz and Schellenberg (present day Liechtenstein) enjoyed a century of relative peace under the rule of the Counts of Sulz. But there was a hard side to this rule.
roman empire • sulz • liechtenstein • vaduz • schellenberg • war
From 1507 to 1613 the people of the Counties of Vaduz and Schellenberg (present day Liechtenstein) enjoyed a century of relative peace under the rule of the Counts of Sulz. But there was a hard side to this rule.
roman empire • sulz • liechtenstein • vaduz • schellenberg • war