Arcadius died in A.D. 408, at the early age of thirty-one; his imperious consort had preceded him to the grave, and the empire of the East was left to Theodosius II., a child of seven years, their only son. Continue reading “‘Divine Providence’ saves the Eastern part of the Roman Empire (408-518 A.D.) – Pulcheria becomes the first woman Empress – Successful reconstruction of the Roman military forces”
Emperor Zeno’s reign; the last German danger in the East
The last danger which the Eastern Empire was to experience from the hands of the Germans fell into the reign of Zeno. Continue reading “Emperor Zeno’s reign; the last German danger in the East”
Ancient Arcadia; interesting notions on Music by Polybius
The Arcadian nation on the whole has a very high reputation for virtue among the Greeks, due not only to their humane and hospitable character and usages, but especially to their piety to the gods. Continue reading “Ancient Arcadia; interesting notions on Music by Polybius”
How the Eastern Romans escaped the Gothic danger (4th-5th cen. A.D.)
Valens was succeeded on the throne by Theodosius, a wise and virtuous prince, who set himself to repair, by caution and courage combined, the disaster that had shaken the Roman power in the Danube lands. Continue reading “How the Eastern Romans escaped the Gothic danger (4th-5th cen. A.D.)”
The battle at Cannae (216 B.C.) between the Romans and Carthaginians
The Romans elected (216 B.C.) Lucius Aemilius Paulus and Gaius Terentius Varro. On their appointment, the Dictators laid down their office, and the Consuls of the previous year, Gnaeus Servilius and Marcus Regulus who had been appointed after the death of Flaminius were invested with proconsular authority by Aemilius, and taking command in the field directed the operations of their forces as they thought fit. Continue reading “The battle at Cannae (216 B.C.) between the Romans and Carthaginians”
The legal role of the Roman Emperor in political crises
Usurpation was very frequent in the Late Empire, as depicted by the historical sources. Continue reading “The legal role of the Roman Emperor in political crises”