Articles related to "Vespasian"

The Flavians came to power in 69AD, following the political upheaval that followed Nero's reign . This article will highlight their achievements and failures.

For serious researchers of Biblical history, early Jewish history and life in Roman Judea, between 200 BCE and 75 CE, the works of Flavius Josephus are an essential tool.

The Colosseum has been part of the landscape of Rome for nearly 2000 years. Its history reflects the fortunes of the empire that constructed it.

Situated under the town hall of modern Spoleto, the Casa Romano di Vespasia Polla is a well preserved Roman house attributed to the mother of the Emperor Vespasian.

Ancient Rome had many fabulous structures, but one of the most spectacular is the one built by Vespasian, the Coliseum, or Flavian Amphitheater.

The Fora dedicated to the Emperors of Rome were not only monumental and ceremonial, but they also served to provide more gathering space for Roman people and officials.

The life of Marcus Fabius Qintilianus followed closely with the interesting events during the second half of the first century, a troubled time for the Roman Empire.

The destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 changed the direction of the early church and forced the largely urban communities to develop a Gentile mentality.

Temples constructed in the Forum Romanum during the height of the Roman Empire were often not for religious purposes, but to celebrate Emperors and their immortality.

The Pula Film Festival is one of Europe's largest and longest-running open-air events, with its base in a stunning Roman amphitheater.

Follow in the footsteps of Roman Emperors Julius Caesar and Vespasian, and visit the sites where gladiators fought and died and where Roman history was made.

The terrible final events of the first Jewish Revolt against the Romans in 70 C.E. remain a defining moment in Jewish history.

List of Roman Emperors, Augustus - Constantine I

Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.

The fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of Solomon's Temple in 70 C.E. marked the formal end of the five-year war between the Jews and Romans.

Rome travel is a good way to glimpse parts of ancient Roman history. There's a ton of history in this city and below is only a sample of places to witness the past.

Now included on the new list of the World's Seven Wonders, the Roman Colosseum still defines a people and an era. A must see for any traveler's list.

If you have only a week to explore Rome, you can still pack a lot into your time frame. Start with the five must-see attractions, then plan a return trip to Italy.

The history of mental illness reveals that there are a few ways we tend to intervene, ways that, over time, come and go. Who is served by these interventions?

The Cult of Isis, long identified with Egypt, spread through the Mediterranean first through Greek Hellenization and later through the patronage of Roman emperors.

A general overview of the many powerful roles women played in ancient Celtic cultures, both historically and mythologically, prior to the arrival of Christianity.

The monuments in the Forum Romanum celebrate Rome's military victories, the men responsible for them, and the sacred areas that date back to the founding of the city.

During the First Century C.E., the Roman Empire had expanded to control almost all of Western Europe with only a few territories of interest remaining unoccupied.