Archaeological News about the Roman Empire
November 28, 2003
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Ancient Scots link to Stonehenge
Tale of Love and Death in Roman Egypt
Discovery of a Roman "ghost fleet"
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Roman Provincial Government
November 27, 2003
We enhanced today the Roman Provincial Government Pages.
The Roman Empire was made up of several geographic territories called provinces. Each province fell under the control of a provincial governor. There were 3 types of provinces and several classifications of governor. In 180 AD Provincial governors were still mainly drawn from the Senate.
The Deeds of the Divine Augustus
November 26, 2003
A copy of the deeds of the divine Augustus, by which he subjected the whole wide earth to the rule of the Roman people, and of the money which he spent for the state and Roman people, inscribed on two bronze pillars, which are set up in Rome is now available at UNRV.
Cursus Honorum in Imperial Rome
November 24, 2003
We updatet recently the "Offices of the Roman Empire Section".
We made seperate pages for quicker loading, easier navigation and added "Did you know" facts for each Office.
We hope you enjoy the changes.
Archaeological News about the Roman Empire
November 21, 2003
Some archaeology headlines about the Roman Empire are
Puteoli - 'Little Rome' Discovered
Iceni tribe torc unearthed
Fake Artefacts after Pompeii theft
Roman Economy
November 18, 2003
A new section providing an overview on the Roman Economy has been added. This section will be updated frequently and will provide background information on many aspects of the economy from coinage to the use of natural resources and manufactured products.
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus
November 17, 2003
Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus was born as the oldest son of Quintus Caecilius Metellus and grandson of Lucius Caecilius Metellus. The Caecilii Metellii was one of the most important and wealthiest families in the Roman Republic. Although plebeians (not of patrician stock) the Caecilii Metellii remained a political power within the state, since 3rd century BC to the end of the Republic, holding every office in the cursus honorum as well as several important military commands.
To read all of his life, go to the newly added page about Metellus Macedonicus.
Archaeological News about the Roman Empire
November 16, 2003
Some interesting news about the world of archaeology and the Roman Empire are
Etruscan Demons in a Tuscan village
Roman well found in building site
Ancient Sailing on High Seas
Roman Emperor Marcian
November 10, 2003
Today we added a page about Marcian.
Marcian proved to be a very able administrator, and many reforms introduced by Marcian, in addition to the halting of payments to the Huns, made the financial situation of Constantinople a very strong one. He left his successor one hundred thousand pounds of gold.
Archaeological News about the Roman Empire
November 09, 2003
Some interesting headlines from october about the Roman Empire are
Race to save Novantae settlement
Existence of the Trajan Bridge confirmed
Hadrian Wall path needs repairs
Ancient Roman Laws
November 07, 2003
The Ancient Roman law was one of the most original products that came from the Roman Empire! A quick overview of the Roman Law can now be seen at the Roman Law - Page which includes the Julian Marriage Laws and the Twelve Tables of Law. More will be added shortly.
History of Rome Series
November 06, 2003
Today we've added the first two articles in the "History of Rome" series: The Founding of Rome and The Kings of Rome. More are soon to follow covering the many stages of Roman History from beginning to fall. Look for them at the Empire page.
Roman Legion
November 05, 2003
The Military Section has been revamped to be even more userfriendly. The Imperial Legion and the pages about Legio II Augusta and Legio VI Victrix now have "Did you know" facts and are easier to navigate.
Roman Architecture
November 03, 2003
We added today a Roman Architecture Page, not only to give the Colosseum page a proper home but to make it the future main page for all architecture related topics.
Romans were famous for their advancement in architecture and engineering. Before the Romans, the most commonly used building style was the post and lintel. This way of building was limited in the weight it could carry and the span between the supports. The Roman Architecture changed and advanced this by introducing new methods of architecture; The Columns and The Arches. With these methods the romans were able to construct bigger temples and buildings than ever before.