“[T]he migration that we hear about the most in literary sources is elite migration, particularly the movement of Roman men to lead armies and take up administrative posts in the provinces.”
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Tag: Ancient Rome
Ruins of Praetorian Barracks Uncovered in Rome Subway Upgrade — Clio Ancient Art & Antiquities
The link below leads to an illustrated article from the Canadian Global News network on the unexpected discovery of a … More
Fall of Rome
Updated May 30, 2016 – Articles summarizing the rise of kingdoms in Europe from the ashes of Rome.
Grain in the Roman Diet
Dormice, ostrich meat and fresh fish: the surprising foods eaten in ancient Rome says “Herculaneum there is evidence of the … More
A Bit About Augustus on the Anniversary of His Birth
Names of Augustus 63-44 B.C.: Gaius Octavius 44-27 B.C.: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian) 27 B.C. – 14 A.D.: Augustus … More
The Ancient City of Rome Recreated in a New High Resolution Video
The time period for this video is the reign of Constantine before he established the new Rome (Constantinople). Source: The … More
The Staff of Life in Rome
Of the main grains we eat today, some required growing conditions the Romans couldn’t meet.
Emperor Diocletian Creates the Tetrarchy
The Tetrarchy: Originally, a single emperor in Rome controlled the Roman Empire. As conflict on different fronts proliferated, one man couldn’t … More
Publicani and Mancipes
Reading about the tax situation in the late Republic and Principate, puts the time period in a whole new light. … More
