In April 1599 , Italian Architect Domenico Fontana discovered the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, while constructing a canal beneath the city. Continue reading “1599 – Pompeii discovered by Architect”
On this day April 6 46 BC the Republican forces of the Optimates led by Metellus Scipio fought against the forces of Julius Caesar outside the African city of Thapsus (modern day Tunisia). Continue reading “46 BC Caesar wins the battle of Thapsus”
One of the great mysteries of the ancient world that many have tried to solve is exactly which path Hannibal used when crossing the Alps to attack Italy in the second Punic war. Continue reading “Scientists confirm Hannibal’s route over the Alps”
An international team of scientists has discovered the presence of metal in the ink of two Herculaneum papyrus fragments proving that metals were used in ink several centuries earlier than previously believed. Continue reading “Metallic ink revealed in Herculaneum papyri”
On this day 20 March 235: Maximinus Thrax became emperor of Rome. Maximinus remained ruler Rome for just over 3 years before dying 10 may 238 in Aquileia whilst trying to put down a senatorial revolt. Continue reading “On this Day: AD 235 Maximinus Thrax becomes Emperor”
16 March AD 37: On this Day
The Roman emperor Tiberius died at the age of 78, he was only the second emperor of Rome he had been one of Rome’s greatest generals having conquered Pannonia, Rhaetia and Dalmatia. Continue reading “AD 37 Tiberius Dies”
15 March 44 BC – On this day, which was known as the Ides of March to the Romans Julius Caesar was assassinated. Continue reading “The Ides of March 44 BC – Caesar Assassinated”
A six-million-euro preliminary project to restore the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome has been approved. Continue reading “Mausoleum of Augustus restoration project to begin”
7 March AD 161: The Roman emperor Antoninus Pius dies after being emperor for 23 years, Continue reading “On this day: Antoninus Pius Dies”
March 1 – On This Day
The legendary first king of Rome Romulus celebrates the first Roman triumph after his victory over the Caeninenses, Continue reading “On This Day – Romulus Celebrates Rome’s first triumph”
AD 69 – On this Day
Otho became emperor of Rome on this day, the second emperor of the four that disputed control of Rome in the year of four emperors that proved the importance of the legions in the provinces.
Otho had accompanied Galba to Rome and supported his claim. Otho was not popular and had been tarnished by his close association to the extravagant and unpopular Nero, which could be why Galba chose to adopt Piso. Otho was clearly disaffected by Galba choice. Otho bribed the praetorian guard and overthrew Galba.
Unfortunately for him, Otho managed to rule only for a short 3 months before killing himself, the poet Martial credits Otho for this one act even if he considered Otho unworthy of praise for any other.
Titus was the eldest son of Vespasian, who famously took the principate for himself at the end of the year of four emperors, and elder brother to the infamous Domitian. Titus fought with his father to suppress the Jewish rebellion of AD 66 where he distinguished himself as a successful and capable general. Continue reading “AD 39 – The birth of the Roman emperor Titus”
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