Roman Empire Anecdotes
Gratian: A Child on the Throne, a Soldier in the Making
Raised to the rank of Augustus at just eight years old, Gratian spent his reign trying to grow into the military and political role his father had prepared for him.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Magnus Maximus: The Roman Commander Who Rose from Britain to Rule the West
A Roman commander in Britain rose to imperial power in 383, ruled from Trier, challenged the western emperors, and later survived in Welsh tradition as Maxen Wledig.
Roman Empire Historical Facts
Why did the Romans leave Britain? The end of an era
The end of Roman Britain happened when the whole Roman Empire started to decline.
Roman Empire News
The greatest Roman Empire treasure ever discovered
A major Roman Treasure Hoard, found by accident in the village of Hoxne.