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Featured ReviewsApril 30, 2004In continuing our efforts to expand our book section, we've added a Featured Reviews section where books receiving full in-depth reviews will be displayed. Roman History TimelineApril 29, 2004The first 3 parts of our Roman Timeline have been completed. Early History, 5th Century BC and 4th Century BC have been completed so far. The rest will follow soon. Roman ReligionApril 28, 2004In exploring more cultural aspects of Roman society, we've added an introduction to Roman Religion. This chapter explores the basics of the belief system practiced in Rome and will soon be updated with sections on the Pontifex Maximus, Vestal Virgins, religious officials and festivals. A closely related Roman deity list will also be added to the Mythology section shortly. Lead in the Roman EmpireApril 27, 2004Today we added a page about Lead. Lead, or plumbum in Latin (chemical symbol Pb), was one of the first metals to be easily extracted from natural occurring ores. It was common in all the ancient civilizations as far as 8,000 years ago. It was abundantly available, soft and easy to manipulate, resistant to corrosion and durable over extended periods of time. Archaeological NewsApril 25, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Conquest of Cisalpine GaulApril 24, 2004Continuing the expansionist era of the middle Roman Republic, the Conquest of Cisalpine Gaul has been added. As Rome became master of the Italian peninsula and foreign wars began to become prevalent in Roman expansion strategy, the Senate became aware that these positions abroad could not remain tenable with northern Italy unsecured. The Alps formed the natural northern limit of Italy so it was to this point that Rome needed to force her will. Archaeological NewsApril 23, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Second Illyrian WarApril 22, 2004Continuing the expansionist era of the middle Roman Republic, the Second Illyrian War has been added. A short interlude before the outbreak of the Second Punic War, this Illyrian war had little consequence in comparison, but establishing Roman autonomy on the Adriatic cleared the way for further expansion in Macedonia and Greece. First Illyrian WarApril 21, 2004With the conclusion of the First Punic War Carthage, occupied with its own internal mercenary revolt was temporarily not a threat. Gallic invasions from Cisalpine Gaul and Illyrian Piracy in the Adriatic forced Rome to look north. The First Illyrian War brought Roman influence to the Hellenistic world for the first time, while also setting the stage for future conflict with Macedonia. First Punic WarApril 20, 2004The Punic Wars thrust Rome onto center stage in world politics, diplomacy and warfare. The First Punic War began with the invasion of Sicily, and after 23 exhausting years of conflict with Carthage, Rome was the master of the Mediterranean sea, and the fledgling Empire had added its first 2 provinces. Despite Rome's moderate victory, the first Punic War was only a indication of things to come over the next century, in the ultimate battle for Mediterranean dominance. Archaeological NewsApril 19, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Lucius Tarquinius SuperbusApril 17, 2004Today we added a page dedicated to Lucius Tarquinius Superbus the final King of Rome who ruled from 534-510 BC. Under his rule, the Etruscans were at the height of their power, and the authority of the monarchy was absolute. He repealed several earlier constitutional reforms and used violence and murder to hold his power. The Punic WarsApril 13, 2004A new chapter in the Roman History series has been added as an introduction to the Punic Wars. This section will include articles about all 3 Roman wars with Carthage and delve into further Roman expansion efforts in the same time period. Archaeological NewsApril 10, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Asia MinorApril 09, 2004An additional Roman Province description has been added. Asia Minor was epitomy of the combined cultural achievements of Rome and Greece. Hellenized for centuries, Asia Minor was mainly a peaceful and prosperous in the eastern part of the Roman Empire through to the Byzantines. Da Vinci Code MovieApril 08, 2004Tom Hanks, one of only two actors to ever win back-to-back Academy Awards® as Best Actor for "Philadelphia" and "Forrest Gump," has been cast in the lead role of the famed symbologist Robert Langdon in Columbia Pictures' upcoming film adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling thriller "The Da Vinci Code," it was announced today by Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group Chairman Amy Pascal and the film's producers Brian Grazer and John Calley. The studio also announced that it has slated May 19, 2006 as the worldwide day and date release for the highly anticipated film.... Roman BooksApril 07, 2004Today we've added a new section, Roman Books, that we hope vistors will find useful. In an attempt to compile a list of all books (and other media) related to the Roman world, we'll be adding a title a day to the list. The list will be searchable by title, or author, and also sortable by Fiction and Non-Fiction categories. The Pyrrhic WarApril 06, 2004With expansion in southern Italy, the Romans were soon faced with the considerable force of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus. After invading Italy the Pyrrhic War was on and the Greek Epirotes would quickly score several "Pyrrhic Victories." Carthaginian intervention would turn the tide leading directly into newer and greater conflicts with the power of the Mediterranean. Roman Province ChronologyApril 05, 2004In order to better clarify the acquisition of Roman Provinces, we've added a table listing the acquisitions in chronologic order. Roman Province Chronology lists the year of conquest or provincial assignment along with important leaders or events that shaped the circumstances. Also included are the dates or time periods that the particular territories fell out of Roman control. Archaeological NewsApril 04, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Moesia ProvinceApril 03, 2004The Province of Moesia was an important territorial buffer between the mainland Greek provinces and the Germanic Goths, while providing important economic advantages in its own right. During his reign, Augustus commissioned, Marcus Licinius Crassus, grandson of the original Caesarian Triumvir, as proconsul of Macedonia to subdue the local tribes and brings its wealth under Roman influence. By 29 BC the campaign commenced and the Moesi and Dacian residents were defeated seemingly by 6 AD. It is this year, according to Dio Cassius, that an actual governor of Moesia is recorded, Caecina Severus... Roman NavyApril 02, 2004Today's update is a brief look at the history of the Roman Navy. Roman BattlesApril 01, 2004The actual battles that occured throughout the history of Roman warfare are as important as the wars themselves. We've collected and organized the known battles, significant and insignificant and ordered them by historical period. Included are the dates, places, victors and detrimentum (losers). With the large collection of information (over 200 entries), there are bound to be some omissions or errors. As always, please let us know, via our Forum. Roman Battle Index, Early Battles, Third Century BC, Second Century BC, Late Republic, First Century AD, Second Century AD, Third Century AD, Fourth Century AD, Fifth Century AD. |
