Learn how the Secession of the Plebs in 494 BC reshaped the Roman Republic, giving rise to the Tribune of the Plebs and a new balance of power.
The Secession of the Plebs in 494 BC: Rome’s First Social Revolution
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Roman Law
The Twelve Tables: Rome’s First Codified Laws and Their Lasting Legacy
Discover how the Law of the Twelve Tables, created in 451 BC, laid the foundation for Roman legal tradition and modern jurisprudence.
Caracalla’s Edict: The Day Rome Became a World of Citizens, 212 AD
In 212 AD, Emperor Caracalla issued the Constitutio Antoniniana, extending Roman citizenship to nearly all free men in the empire—radically reshaping Roman identity and legal reach.
Antoninus Pius and the Virtue of Law: Justice in the Roman Forum, 150 AD
In 150 AD, Emperor Antoninus Pius ruled over a peaceful and prosperous Roman Empire, focusing on legal reform and justice—hallmarks of a golden age often overlooked in Roman history.
Justice in the Legion: Roman Military Tribunals in the 1st Century AD
Explore the role of military tribunals in 1st-century Rome, where discipline, justice, and imperial authority shaped life in the legions.
Justice in the Forum: Roman Courtrooms and Legal Trials in the 1st Century BCE
Explore how legal trials unfolded in Roman courtrooms during the 1st century BCE, where rhetoric, reputation, and law shaped justice.
The Twelve Tables: The Foundation of Roman Law
In the 5th century BCE, the Twelve Tables established the foundation of Roman law, shaping legal systems for centuries to come.
