Theodosius I ascended to the throne in 379 AD
Emperor Theodosius I ascended to the throne in 379 AD, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the Roman Empire.
The events surrounding Commodus’ assassination
The events surrounding Commodus' assassination and the Year of the Five Emperors left an indelible mark on Roman history.
Commodus survived a conspiracy to assassinate him
Commodus survived a conspiracy to assassinate him in 192 AD which only served to intensify Commodus' paranoia
Commodus even declared himself a god
In a brazen display of arrogance, Commodus even declared himself a god, demanding to be worshipped as such.
Commodus embarked on a campaign to cultivate a cult
Emperor Commodus embarked on a campaign to cultivate a cult of personality centered around his own image. He renamed Rome after himself
Commodus’ erratic behavior and disregard for the Senate
Emperor Commodus’ erratic behavior and disregard for the Senate led to widespread political unrest. He frequently acted impulsively
Commodus fervently believed he was the reincarnation of Hercules
Emperor Commodus fervently believed he was the reincarnation of Hercules. He saw himself as destined for greatness
Commodus was hailed as the “Golden Prince”
Commodus was hailed as the “Golden Prince” due to his youth and charm at first. His accession to the throne in 180 AD marked a new era
Constantine implemented significant reforms in the Roman army
Constantine implemented significant reforms in the Roman army. These reforms aimed to modernize the military structure
Constantine’s conquest of Britain
Constantine's conquest of Britain was a pivotal moment in Roman history. The island held strategic significance