Trebonianus Gallus: Third Century Roman Emperor Trebonianus Gallus was born in Italy in 206 A.D. He became the 36th Emperor of the Roman Empire during the third century. He reigned jointly from 251 A.D. with Hostilianus, then later with Volusianus from A.D. 251 to 253. His reign was short and suffered from a series of disasters. Trebonianus Gallus was not a great leader and was eventually killed by his own soldiers. Gallus was appointed emperor after the previous emperor, Decius was killed by the Goths in the battle of Abrittus. Many thought that he may have secretly plotted with the Goths to have Decius killed; however, there is no real evidence to support that allegation. Gallus’ first act as emperor was the first sign that he would not
The goldenrod gall fly (or Eurosta solidaginis) is a parasite whose life depends upon and revolves around the goldenrod plant. After mating, the female gall fly uses its ovipositor (structure used to inject eggs into a plant) to insert its eggs into the stem of a goldenrod plant. After about ten days, the fly larvae hatch and begin to eat the inside of the plant. The saliva of the larva contains a chemical that causes the plant to swell, creating what is known as a gall; this serves as a food source and a protective shell for the growing larva. When fall approaches, the larva digs an escape tunnel by which it will later exit the gall as an adult; however, the larva does not complete the tunnel, instead it leaves a thin membrane of plant material for protection (Abrahamson & Heinrich, n.d.). E. solidaginis larvae then pupate in late winter or early spring, and leave the gall as adults soon afterwards (Abrahamson, Sattler, McCrea, & Weis, 1989). Once freed from the gall,
Gaius Octavius Thurinus is a adopted son of Julius Caesar, He is the first true emperor of the Roman Empire, he was believed to be one of the most important emperor of Roma. In 43 EBC, Octavian gathered his army to kill the senate who planned the assassinate targeting Julius Caesar, his adoptive father. Then, he defeat Mark Antony and Cleopatra who was his allies but later betrayed him. Thus , he ended the war continued for decades and brought the great peace to Rome, In 29 EBC Octavian declared the pax romana, also know as the Roman peace. In 27 BCE, he was bestowed the title of Augustus by the Roman senate which was actually reestablished by Augustus himself. In order to remind the Romans the emperor’s power, Augustus ordered sculptor to sculpt the idealized form of him and send those sculptures to every provinces (Module 5 Session 6). The Augustus of Prima Porta is a great example of them.
Gaius Marius was Roman general that lived from 157-86 BC in Rome. Not only was he a general but he also was a statesman. He was from Arpinum, located in central Italy. Unlike other statesmen, instead of coming from the Patrician class he was from the Equestrian order. Marius climbed the roman social ladder despite the difficulty he faced, marking his achievements as incredible. His considerable success, early on in the military, aided his success in climbing the cursus honorum, and eventually reaching the top political position in Rome when he was elected Consul for the first time in 107 BC. Multiple consulships, successful general, and his defeated of the German invaders saw Marius celebrated as the third founder of Rome by the people.
Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, notoriously known as the Roman Emperor Trajan was born September 18, most likely in the year 52 AD of Spanish origin. He was an educated man with a powerful, masculine figure. A bronze sculpture at Harvard University showcases his physique in ceremonial armor standing as if addressing his troops. He possessed a true sense of dignity and humbleness which to the Romans made him an emperor of true virtue. He was an emperor who truly enjoyed war; his passion for war came from the fact that he was very good at it. He was a brilliant general, as shown by his military achievements. He was naturally very popular with the troops, especially due to his willingness to share in the hardships alongside his soldiers.
Emperor Nero Emperor Nero ruled from 54 A.D until his death by suicide 14 years later. His birth name was Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus. His mother, Agrippina the Younger, was a sister of Emperor Caligula. Nero was a great-nephew of Emperor Claudius. He was also related to the Roman politician and general, Mark Antony.
These writings covered the life of the Roman Emperors Tiberius, Claudius, Nero, and those who reigned in the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 69). Tacitus is considered to be one of the greatest Roman historians. He lived in what has been called the Silver Age of Latin literature. He is known for the brevity and compactness of his Latin prose, as well as for his penetrating insights into the psychology of power
Septimius: was Roman emporors from 193 to 211. Severus was born in Leptis Magna in the Roman Province of Africa. Born on April 11, 145 AD. Died on Fe
Theodosius I, also known as Theodosius the Great (b. 11 January 347 – 17 January 395), was the last emperor to rule over both the eastern and the western halves of the Roman Empire. He is known as the Emperor who made Christianity the Roman religion – the ROMAN RELIGION.
For most of the Roman people, these actions were repelling, and they lost their once optimistic view on the young ruler. Mass growing discontent for the young ruler led to assassination of Caligula on January 24th, 41 A.D. While the assassination was relieving and liberating for all of Rome, his horrible actions remained, which had scarred Rome and its people. As a result of these actions, the Roman Senate unanimously agreed to demolish every stature that was erected in Caligula’s
A member of Roman political elite born in Gallia, Gnaeus Julius Agricola pursued several positions and a political career in Rome and other provinces of the country. He held a high office and had a lengthy public service, but he is mostly known because of his son-in-law, Tacitus writings, who wrote about his great leadership on every front.
	After nineteen years of ruling Rome, Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180 in Vindobona, which is currently Vienna. He died of a plague while in the middle of yet another war to defend the territory of Rome. Aurelius was succeeded by his son, Commodus, who was the polar opposite of his father. Commodus was a corrupt and evil ruler. Apparently, his father was never aware of this fact, for Commodus fooled him into believing they were of the same mind when it came to ruling. Commodus was the first of the bad emperors to Aurelius’ last of the good emperors. This lack of an able ruler cemented the descent of the Roman empire.
His murder in AD 192 was followed by a civil war by rivals to the throne. A series of rulers under what was known as `The Severan Dynasty' ensued. Lucian Septimius Severus who became emperor in AD 193 severely weakened the imperial defenses when he disbanded the Praetorian Guard and replaced them with his own troops. While Rome remained a large empire there was a complete lack of constitution. After Septimus Severus all power derived from the army, which led to corruption in a quest for power. Between 235 and 284 there was a series of insane emperors who were frequently assassinated.
Augustus Caesar was a strong and noble emperor who deserved the title of “The Best Emperor of the Roman Empire”. Augustus was arguably the single most important figure in Ancient Roman history. In the course of his long and spectacular career, he put an end to the advancing decay of the Republic and established a new basis for Roman government that was to stand for two centuries. This essay will discuss how Augustus came into power and how he turned his empire from a civil war into an empire of peace and prosperity which reined for over 200 years. It will also discuss some of his failings and shortcomings that almost put an end to his rule.
Domitian was a Roman emperor from 81 to 96, and was the third and last emperor of the Flavian dynasty. Domitian 's early career was spent in the shadow of his brother Titus. This continued under the rule of his father Vespasian, who became emperor in 69 following the civil war, which is known as the Year of the Four Emperors. While Titus held many offices under the rule of his father, Domitian received honors but no responsibilities. When Vespasian died in 79 he was succeeded by Titus, whose own reign came to an unexpected end when he was struck by a fatal illness in 81. The following day Domitian was declared Emperor by the Praetorian Guard, beginning his reign that lasted fifteen years.
Emperor Caligula ruled over Rome from 37 to 41 A.D. Caligula was born on August 31, in the year 12 in Antium (now Anzio), Italy. His great-great-grandfather was Julius Caesar and his great-grandfather was Augustus, while his father, Germanicus, was a beloved leader in his own right. In March of 37 A.D., Tiberius fell ill. He died a month later, and rumors swirled that Caligula had smothered him. Romans were ecstatic over his death, in part because the empire now fell into the hands of Caligula. Tiberius was the ruler of Rome before Caligula became emperor. Before Caligula became emperor he had no experience in the government.