In Roman mythology, Saturn was a god associated with agriculture, wealth, and time. He was often depicted as an older man with a long beard, holding a sickle or scythe. Saturn was also closely linked to the concept of the “Golden Age,” a mythical period of great prosperity and peace. In Greek mythology, Saturn’s equivalent …
Jupiter, known as Zeus in Greek mythology, was the king of the gods in Roman mythology. He was considered the equivalent of the Greek god Zeus and held a similar position of power and authority in the Roman pantheon. Jupiter was often depicted as a mature man with a regal appearance, usually holding a thunderbolt, …
The Roman Tetrarchy refers to a system of governance established by the Roman Emperor Diocletian that marked a significant reorganization of the Roman Empire’s political structure and was intended to address the challenges of governing such a vast and diverse territory. Under the Tetrarchy, the Roman Empire was divided into two parts: the Western Roman …
Chronicle of the Emperors The Roman state began as a semi-mythical and small-scale monarchy in the 10th century BC. It later prospered as an expansionist republic from 509 BC onwards. Then, in 27 BC, it became an empire. Its leaders, the emperors of Rome, went on to become some of the most powerful heads of …
Within its borders and across distant lands, Rome’s legions faced formidable foes in epic clashes, shaping the destiny of an empire. From the legendary Punic Wars against Carthage to the seismic shifts in power during the transition from Republic to Empire, there were conflicts that were the crucible in which Rome’s greatness was forged. A …
Love was irrelevant to the success of a marriage in Roman eyes.Marriage was there in order to provide children. Loved was a welcome thing, but by no means necessary. And in many ways it was seen as somewheat ridiculous. It diminished once ability for rational thought. And so being in love was not something to …