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Map of RaetiaDecember 31, 2003Raetia or also known as Rhaetia in ancient geography was the Roman Province that was bounded on the west by the country of the Helvetii, on the east by Noricum, on the north by Vindelicia and on the south by Cisalpine Gaul has now it's own map of map of Raetia. Archaeological News about the Roman EmpireDecember 29, 2003Again some archaeological news about the Roman Empire Archaeological News about the Roman EmpireDecember 25, 2003Some interesting news about the world of archaeology and the Roman Empire are Roman Emperor LaelianusDecember 22, 2003Ulpius Cornelius Laelianus is one of the third century "gallic emperors" and usurpers about which history has little real knowledge. What is known about Laelianus has been mostly from his coins. Because of his short reign there was little time for him to make much of a mark on history. His coins, however, are much sought after for their rarity. Archaeological News about the Roman EmpireDecember 18, 2003Some interesting news about the world of archaeology and the Roman Empire are Silk - Trade Goods in the Roman EmpireDecember 15, 2003From about the fourth century BC, the Greeks and Romans began talking of Seres, the Kingdom of Silk. Some historians believe the first Romans to set eyes upon the fabulous fabric were the legions of Marcus Licinius Crassus, Governor of Syria. At the fateful battle of Carrhae near the Euphrates River in 53 BC, the soldiers were so startled by the bright silken banners of the Parthian troops that they fled in panic. Archaeological NewsDecember 12, 2003Some interesting archaeology headlines about the roman empire and more are Publius Cornelius TacitusDecember 09, 2003The biography section is being expanded with an addition on the Roman historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus. The writer who gave us several important works such as the Annals and Agricola is one of the few sources in ancient history to give us any information on the Germanic people. Revered, disputed and debated for 2 centuries, Tacitus is among the greatest of the ancient historians. Book DatabaseDecember 08, 2003An exiting new project is coming soon. Unrv.com LLC is happy to announce that we are in the process of organizing the world of historical books. Archaeological News from the NetherlandsDecember 07, 2003Our regular member Jugurtha recently came across a series of articles regarding the Roman Empire in the Netherlands. He was so kind to translate and post them in the UNRV History Forum. Copper - Trade Goods in the Roman EmpireDecember 05, 2003While the Greeks during Aristotle's era were familiar with brass, it was not until Augustus' Imperial Rome that brass became abundantly used. Replaced by iron for weapons and tools, copper and bronze became metals used in architecture, art, and certain specialized uses such as copper pots. Archaeological NewsDecember 03, 2003Some of the more recent archaeology headlines are Roman Emperor Constantine IIDecember 02, 2003Constantine II the eldest son of Constantine I the Great and Fausta was Roman Emperor from AD 337 to AD 340. He was born at Arles in present day Southern France and possibly raised as a Christian. He was made a Caesar on 1 March 317 alongside his half brother Crispus as part of an agreement between Constantine and Licinius, who simultaneously promoted his own son, Licinius the Younger, to the same position. Trade Goods during the Roman EmpireDecember 01, 2003Today we started a new section under the Economy Category. The Trade Goods-Pages will be all about the goods, materials and fabrics that were used during the times of the Roman Empire. |
