Roman Empire Anecdotes
Rethinking Lucius Verus through Sources and Historiography
Lucius Verus is often overshadowed by his co-emperοr, Marcus Aurelius, but his rich in contrast and character biography deserves a deep dive.
Roman Empire Anecdotes
Lucius Verus is often overshadowed by his co-emperοr, Marcus Aurelius, but his rich in contrast and character biography deserves a deep dive.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
In just two years, Emperor Decius reshaped Roman religious policy, revived ancient offices, and died fighting on the empire’s edge. Long remembered as the first great persecutor of Christians, his reign reveals a deeper story—one of ritual, restoration, and a desperate bid to save a crumbling world.