Ancient Rome
13 articles in this category
Augustine of Hippo: Shaping Early Christian Theology
Explore Augustine of Hippo's role in early Christian theology, shaping doctrines on predestination and divine grace through debates with Donatists and Pelagians.
Augustine's Journey from Rhetorician to Bishop: The Consolidation of Christian Authority
Explore Augustine's spiritual journey from rhetorician to bishop, influencing church-state relations and consolidating Catholic authority.
Constantine's Role in Early Christian History
Explore Constantine's pivotal role in early Christianity, from his vision at Milvian Bridge to granting legal tolerance through the Edict of Milan.
The Transformation of Rome's Military Establishment in Late Antiquity
Explore Rome's military reforms under Diocletian's Tetrarchy, expanding forces and separating military command from civilian governance.
The Decline of Roman Administration: 200-300 CE
Explore Rome's critical 200-300 CE period marked by administrative decline, economic hardship, and political instability.
The Decline of Roman Authority: From Commodus to Septimius Severus
Explore how Roman governance weakened from 180 AD to 211 AD, leading to Septimius Severus's rise and attempts at stability through hereditary succession.
Paul's Conversion and Early Christian Missions
Explore Paul's conversion and missionary journeys that transformed early Christianity, allowing it to spread beyond Judaism.
Augustus and the Revival of Roman Religious Belief
Under Augustus, Roman religion was revived to strengthen traditional beliefs and integrate religious authority with political power, leading to the spread of the Imperial Cult across the empire.
The Aftermath of Caesar's Assassination: Transition from Republic to Empire
Explore how Caesar's assassination catalyzed the Roman Republic's transformation into the Roman Empire, marking a shift towards centralized power.
The Crossing of the Rubicon: Julius Caesar and the Fall of the Roman Republic
Explore Julius Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon in 49 BCE, marking the transition from Roman Republic to Empire through civil war.
Roman Republican Crisis: Political Corruption and Social Inequality
Explore the late Roman Republic's crisis, marked by political corruption, social inequality, and economic disparities leading to instability and undermining democratic principles.
Roman Imperial Expansion: Transition from Defense to Aggression
Explore Rome's shift from defensive to imperialistic policies during the Punic Wars, leading to territorial expansion and dominance in the western Mediterranean.
Rome's Rise: The Clash with Carthage and Its Impact on the Hellenistic World
Explore Rome's rise as a dominant Mediterranean power through three Punic Wars with Carthage, impacting Hellenistic kingdoms and reshaping ancient history.