Aspiring senators had to cultivate a favorable public image
The pursuit of political power demanded more than just legislative prowess. Aspiring senators had to cultivate a favorable public image.
Patronage emerged as a powerful force
In the intricate web of Roman politics, patronage emerged as a powerful force shaping the outcomes of Senate elections.
“The cursus honorum”
"The cursus honorum" stood as a defining roadmap for ambitious individuals seeking to ascend the ranks of power.
Qualifications to be eligible for candidacy in the Senate elections
A Roman citizen had to meet certain qualifications to be eligible for candidacy in the Senate elections. One had to be a Roman citizen
Marcius left an indelible mark on the governance and legal structure
King Ancus Marcius left an indelible mark on the governance and legal structure of the burgeoning Roman state.
Tullus Hostilius constructed the Curia Hostilia
Tullus Hostilius constructed the Curia Hostilia to provide a place for the city's leaders to convene and make decisions.
Cassiodorus’s journey into public service
Cassiodorus's journey into public service began with his association with Theodoric the Great, the Ostrogothic king of Italy.
The Fall of Tarquin and the Birth of Roman Republic
The Fall of Tarquin and the Birth of Roman Republic symbolizes the triumph of liberty over tyranny and the dawn of a new era of governance
Licinius Verus emerged as a stalwart defender of civil liberties
Gaius Licinius Verus emerged as a stalwart defender of civil liberties and individual rights amidst encroachments by authoritarian forces
Licinius Verus was a staunch opponent of bribery and graft
Gaius Licinius Verus was a staunch opponent of bribery and graft, consistently speaking out against these corrupt practices