Roman Empire vs the Goths; The disastrous battle of Hadrianople and a series of events with great importance in the future shaping of Europe

The battle of Hadrianople was fought on August 9 (A.D. 378); the leader of the Goths was Fritigern; the Romans were commanded by Emperor Valens himself. Valens made the great error of under-estimating the enemy. Continue reading “Roman Empire vs the Goths; The disastrous battle of Hadrianople and a series of events with great importance in the future shaping of Europe” →

November 28, 2019 0

Roman identity in ‘Byzantium’

After centuries of denials and evasions, the debate over the nature of Roman identity in Byzantium is finally picking up. The Byzantines’ view of their own Roman identity was a national one, making Byzantium effectively a nation-state. Continue reading “Roman identity in ‘Byzantium’” →

November 28, 2019 3

The Armenian element in the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) Empire

Among the various ethnic groups in the Byzantine empire, the Armenians constituted one of the strongest. Continue reading “The Armenian element in the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) Empire” →

November 27, 2019 0

Connections between the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) Empire and China during the reign of Justinian I (527-565 AD)

From the reign of Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) to the fall of Constantinople (1453 AD), the Roman Empire engaged in some degree of contact with China. Continue reading “Connections between the Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) Empire and China during the reign of Justinian I (527-565 AD)” →

November 25, 2019 1

The historical importance of the westward movement of the Huns into Europe

A new enemy was on the horizon, an enemy of Teuton and Roman alike. The nomad hordes known to history as the Huns appeared in the reign of Emperor Valens west of the Caspian Sea, and swept over southern Russia. Continue reading “The historical importance of the westward movement of the Huns into Europe” →

November 22, 2019 2

The determined Romans expel the Celts/Gauls from the plain of the Po

Next year’s Consuls, however, Publius Furius (223 B.C.), and Gaius Flaminius, again invaded the Celtic territory, through the country of the Anares who dwelt not far from Marseilles. Continue reading “The determined Romans expel the Celts/Gauls from the plain of the Po” →

November 20, 2019 1

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