3 天之前 · The "Portrait of Augustus as General," commonly referred to as the "Augustus of Prima porta," is an extraordinary marble statue created around 20 BCE during the early Roman …

4 天之前 · It was not long before Octavian went to war against Antony in northern Africa, and after his victory at Actium (31 bce) he was crowned Rome’s first emperor, Augustus. His reign, from …

1 天前 · In 27 BC, the Roman Senate granted Octavian overarching military power and the new title of Augustus, marking his accession as the first Roman emperor. The vast Roman …

2 天之前 · 22 BCE – Augustus grants Herod the regions of Trachonitis, Batanaea, and Auranitis in the northeast. c. 20 BCE – Expansion starts on the Temple Mount; Herod completely rebuilds …

4 天之前 · It is with these words that Augustus, in his spiritual testimony, the Res Gestae, tells us of the Senate's decision to construct an altar to Peace, following the conclusion of his labours …

4 天之前 · In 40 bce Herod, who had distinguished himself as governor of Galilee, was appointed “client” king of Judaea by the Roman Senate. He was the friend of the Roman triumvir Mark …

3 天之前 · From about 20 bce it is possible to distinguish two principal powers: the Catuvellauni north of the Thames led by Tasciovanus, successor of Caesar’s adversary Cassivellaunus, …

1 天前 · The Rise and Role of the Praetorian Guard in the Roman Empire. The Praetorian Guard, established as a permanent corps by Augustus in 27 BCE, evolved from earlier Republican …

2 天之前 · The emperor’s prestige was such that he received the designation “Augustus” which conveyed his superiority over other human beings. Then at the death of Lepidus, in 12 BCE, …