After the overthrow of the Hunnic Empire on the field of Nadao in A.D. 454 the Ostrogoths, who had been one of the chief members of that Empire, settled in Pannonia. Now for the first time they settled on the inner side of the Roman frontier. Continue reading “The Ostrogothic Conquest of Italy”
Ricimer, Odovacar & the last phantom Emperors in the Roman West – German colonisation of Italy
Even if there had been united councils in Italy, the task of ubiquitous defence would have been beyond the power of the government; but the government went to pieces, and thereby hastened the dismemberment. Continue reading “Ricimer, Odovacar & the last phantom Emperors in the Roman West – German colonisation of Italy”
Huns in Italy – Death of Attila
Attila lost little time in seeking to take revenge for the unexpected blow which had been dealt him. He again came forward as the champion of the Augusta Honoria, claiming her as his affianced bride, and invaded Italy in the following year (A.D. 452). Continue reading “Huns in Italy – Death of Attila”
Monuments from Capaccio and Ercolano, Italy
This post is mostly a photographic presentation of monuments from Capaccio & Ercolano, Italy. Continue reading “Monuments from Capaccio and Ercolano, Italy”
The partition of Italy between the Lombards and the Empire (6th c. AD)
The thirty years which followed the death of Justinian are covered by three reigns, those of Justinus II [565-578], Tiberius Constantinus [578-582], and Maurice [582-602]. Continue reading “The partition of Italy between the Lombards and the Empire (6th c. AD)”
Monuments from Pompeii, Italy
This post is mostly a photographic presentation of monuments from Pompeii, Italy. Continue reading “Monuments from Pompeii, Italy”