Pontifex Maximus

The single most important aspect of European empires, beginning just prior to the fall of Rome, is the spread of Christianity to all areas of the continent in as little as a few hundred years. Many theologians state that Christianities spread is the indirect influence of God and the adoration of people to one true faith. Though it is true that Christianity has brought about people that even atheists could call saints, it is unquestionable that Christianity was so monumental because it united larger

Began to establish close relationships with powerful people like Gnaeus Pompeius and Marcus Licinius Crassus. This helped become the position as Chief Priest (Pontifex Maximus) in 63 BCE. In 62 he was elected praetor and divorced Pompeia after a scandal she was implicated in with another man, he than sailed for Spain in 61 as Propraetor (governor) of Hispania. After warring with rival tribes, and bringing stability

The Bacchanalia is one of the mysteries of the 2nd century B.C. It is odd that The Roman government was so harsh in their destruction of this cult as “Rome was generally tolerant of people’s private worship and, for the most part, of other public worship.” Livy gives the impression that the Roman Senate destroyed them for moral reasons, as this cult was not only a threat to the roman government, but they were committing horrible crimes. However, it can be argued that they served no real threat to

The Roman government is very unique compared to other societies. The majority of societies were either controlled by monarchy or democracy, however the Romans found a way to have both. The Roman empire had both a senate and an emperor. The Senate was Democracy which was made up by electing officials who although made laws couldn’t finalize the law without approval from emperor. The Emperor made up the Monarchy part having the final say in all important objectives. The Roman Emperor was very much

as a Populare supporter. Plutarch tells us that, “To this candidacy Sulla secretly opposed himself, and took measures to make Caesar fail in it.”5 Many years later after acquiring the title of pontifex in 73BC, a highly prestigious and renowned position Caesar was elected into the office of Pontifex Maximus a short decade later. This surprised his opponents who had expected the more distinguished Optimate candidates

Augustus and How He Changed The Roman Empire      Two problems facing the late Roman Empire was the instability and non unification caused by inner family civil wars. Rome's rapid expansion, after the Punic Wars, resulted in changes that permanently divided the state. Both Aristocrats and Plebeians wanted total control of Rome and tried to destroy each other. Civil war was the the only way to solve problems in politics. Consequently, the power of the military became strong

Christianity being embraced to the Roman society was not a small feat. During this time Christians were heavily persecuted and often put to death. Christianity was considered prohibited cult and following this religion was a capital offence. The polytheistic Romans were extremely tolerant of other religions They allowed the worship of native gods and goddesses throughout their provinces and even adopted some of the deities. (Duiker) As long as the religious practices did not affect the order

Agrippina the Younger’s three marriages were significant in her rise to prominence as they all served her political advancement; protection from enemies, fortune and eventually, power in politics. Her first marriage was to Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus, a man seventeen years her senior, described as a “wholly despicable character” (Suetonius). Her second marriage was to Gaius Sallustius Passienus Crispus, cut short by his death, but gaining her immense fortune. Her third and final marriage was to her

helped Augustus in both the political and military world of Rome. Agrippa was a humble man and seems to be content with the role he was given. There was a grandiose funeral from him and was even buried in Augustus mausoleum. Lepidus who was the pontifex maximus, which is the head of the priests, passed away the title was given over to Augustus. In 11 BC, Tiberius married Julia supporting the bloodline and relation to Augustus. He then turned his attention to the campaigns against the Dalmatians and

Gaius Julius Caesar was regarded as one of the most significant and important person in Roman History. He was born in a Patrician (a rich Roman) family on 12th or 13th of July 100 BCE in Rome. During this time, Rome was a Republic (which meant a “matter of the people”) and was governed by the Senate, the assembly and the two Consuls. Roman citizens were divided in two groups the wealthy Patricians and the working class Plebeians. Plebeians were not happy the way they were treated and governed by