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Caius Lutatius CatulusMay 31, 2004Today we added a page for Caius Lutatius Catulus. He belonged to the distinguished Catulus family of ancient Rome and came during the First Punic War to fame. In the year BC 245, during his consulate with Aulus Posthumius Albinus, and already twenty-three years into the First Punic war, he was sent by the senate with a fleet of 200 to 300 ships to Sicilian waters. Fourth Macedonian War and Achaean WarMay 30, 2004The Fourth Macedonian War and Achaean War were fought at the end of a series of revolts and resistance activities to Roman rule in the east. A Macedonian insurrection by Andricus, in 149 BC, was crushed by Quintus Caecilius Metellus (Macedonicus) and Roman fury was then unleashed upon Corinth and other Greeks in the short but decisive Achaean War. Third Macedonian WarMay 29, 2004King Perseus of Macedonia continued in his father's footsteps (Philip V) and resisted Roman authority in his territory. His actions in trying to reverse earlier losses resulted in the Third Macedonian War. His only accomplishments were temporary expansion and his own banishment resulting in the abolition of the Macedonian crown. Archaeological NewsMay 28, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Syrian WarMay 27, 2004As an interlude between the Macedonian Wars and the Third Punic War, the Romans came to blows with Antiochus III, the Seleucid King of Syria. The Syrian War developed from the significant threat that Antiochus posed to Roman power in the east. As a result of the war, the Roman grip on Greece and Asia Minor was established. Second Macedonian WarMay 26, 2004The Second Macedonian War ws really a continuation of the first. While Rome spread its influence deeper into the Hellenistic world, it mainly served as a precursor to continuing war in the region with both Macedonia and Antiochus III of Syria. The Second Macedonian war also pitted the Roman Legion vs. the Greek Phalanx, and proved the superiority of the former. Roman Empire Wall MapMay 25, 2004UNRV has designed and developed a highly detailed Map of the Roman Empire at its greatest extent in the mid first century AD. The 24 x 36" full color, high resolution, professionally printed poster includes: hundreds of cities, tribes, mountains, rivers and waterways, detailed Roman provincial names and adjacent territories, legionary forts, fortifications and Roman roads. The highly detailed background is from professional topographic relief data of Europe and the mideast. This huge wallmap is the largest and most detailed of its kind and is a perfect addition to any setting for the Roman enthusiast, and is available for shipping anywhere in the world. First Macedonian WarMay 24, 2004While the Second Punic War, Philip V of Macedon sought to take advantage of Roman pre-occupation with Hannibal in Italy and expand his own kingdom in Illyria. Starting in 214 BC, the First Macedonian War was only a pre cursor to a series of 4 wars between Rome and Macedonia. Roman History TimelineMay 23, 2004The next 2 parts of our Roman History Timeline have been completed. We added today the 3rd Century BC and the 2nd Century BC. The rest will follow soon. Archaeological NewsMay 22, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Roman Enemy LeadersMay 21, 2004A table sampling some of the more well known names of the enemies of Rome is now available. Enemy Leaders of Rome highlights the men who commanded the most dangerous forces that the Romans ever faced. While there are many more conflicts and battles than what is highlighted here, these names are among the more important players in the ancient world. Leading Roman Republican StatesmenMay 20, 2004To go along with the chart of Roman Emperors, we've added a simple and greatly reduced list of some of the leading political figures in the Republican period. Roman Statesmen lists 26 of the most recognizable names in the history of the Roman Republic. From the founding with Lucius Junius Brutus to the end with Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, the entire era is covered. Invasion of Africa and the Battle of ZamaMay 19, 2004As Scipio was victorious in Spain, he moved to Sicily to plan the Invasion of Africa, and finally take the war directly to Carthage. Having great success, Hannibal was called home from Italy to make his final stand. At the Battle of Zama, two of the great generals in the history of the world met in an epic struggle. In the final Results of the Second Punic War, Rome stood alone as the great power along the Mediterranean. Scipio in SpainMay 18, 2004In the Second Punic War, the War in Spain was a stark contrast to that of Italy. In 210 BC, Publius Cornelius Scipio (Africanus) took command and within 5 years would eliminate the Carthaginian presence. His success in Spain was as convincing as that of Hannibal in Italy. War In Spain 210 - 207 BC, War in Spain 207 - 205 BC Archaeological NewsMay 17, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Index of Roman HistoryMay 16, 2004The ever so increasing amount of information and pages of our history section made it inevitable to create some sort of guide to steer through the massive amount of information. We created therefore an Index of Roman History. We hope our "site map" of Roman History proves to be as helpful to the visitors as it is to us. War in SpainMay 15, 2004As Hannibal wreaked havoc all over Italy, the theatre in Spain, during the Second Punic War, went much better for the Romans. Two of three chapters are currently available... War in Spain 218 - 214 BC and War in Spain 214 - 211 BC. Roman Emperor Severus II.May 14, 2004Today we added a page about Emperor Severus II. End of the War in ItalyMay 13, 2004Closing out the Second Punic War as it pertains to Hannibal's campaign in Italy, we've added a chapter highlighting the End of the War in Italy. Despite Hannibal's continued success on the battlefield, a lack of reinforcements, and the emergence of Scipio Africanus in Spain, led to the withdrawal of the Carthaginians back to Africa. After the Battle of CannaeMay 12, 2004Hannibal's great victory at Cannae was followed by continuing success in the south of Italy. After the Battle of Cannae the Roman ally in Syracuse, Sicily switched sides to Carthage, and soon after war broke out with Philip of Macedonia. While things in Italy looked bleak for Rome, a new general, Marcus Claudius Marcellus, began to turn the tide. Through 211 BC, Hannibal secured a port at Tarentum, but desperately needed reinforcements were never to arrive, having been sent to Sicily instead. Despite his continuing battlefield success, the war of attrition was slowly starting to go Rome's way. Archaeological NewsMay 11, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Latin AlphabetMay 10, 2004The modern English and many European languages still use the basic Latin alphabet, if not the actual words of the language. Thats why we added today a basic overview of the Latin Alphabet. The alphabet was adapted from the Etruscan one that was prominent in the region around the 7th century BC. Battle of CannaeMay 09, 2004As Hannibal marched through Italy, the Roman Senate elected Gaius Terentius Varro and Lucius Aemilius Paullus as Consuls to take on the threat head on. At the Battle of Cannae, the smaller Carthaginian force devasted the Romans, sealing Hannibal's fate as one of history's great battlefield commanders. War in ItalyMay 07, 2004The Second Punic War, continued with more Carthaginian success. After the battles of Ticinus and Trebbia, Hannibal crushed another Roman force at Lake Trasimenus. As the War in Italy continued, conditions for Rome were worsening. The Dictator, Fabius Maximus, offered momentary respite with delaying tactics, but the worst was yet to come for the Romans. Invasion of ItalyMay 06, 2004In the Second Punic War, following Hannibal's march across the Alps, his subsequent Invasion of Italy was met by Publius Cornelius Scipio the Elder. At the battles of Ticinus and the Trebbia River, Hannibal crushed the Roman defenders and the door to Italy, and Rome, was wide open. The Second Punic WarMay 05, 2004Perhaps the most important series of events in the history of Rome, the Second Punic War marked the maturation of Rome into both a survivor and a world power. Under the command of the Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginians gave the Romans all they could handle. The Outbreak of the Second Punic War illustrates the very beginning of Hannibal's risky and brilliant march to the Alps. Archaeological NewsMay 04, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: Roman GlossaryMay 03, 2004We recently started with a Roman Glossary and as it is just the beginning and far from finished, expect to see it grow over time. If you come across a roman word that should be featured in the Glossary, feel free to contact us. We appreciate the feedback! Roman GodsMay 02, 2004The Roman Pantheon consisted of a great number of deities. The following lists give a large sampling of some of these. There were 12 Major Roman Gods imported from Greece, known as the Dii Consentes. There were a great number of Minor Gods associated with anything from agriculture to the city sewers. Some evolved within the belief system of the Latin people, but many were borrowed from other cultures. Adopted Gods highlights some of these. Archaeological NewsMay 01, 2004Some interesting archaeological news about the Roman Empire: |
