Explore how the cult of Mithras spread across the Roman Empire in the 2nd century AD, shaping soldiers’ bonds and elite identities.
Mithraism in Rome: The Mystery Cult that Claimed the Empire’s Elite
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Roman Military
Valentinian I and the Wall of the West: Securing the Rhine Frontier, 370 AD
In 370 AD, Emperor Valentinian I inspected and reinforced Roman defenses along the Rhine, confronting growing threats from Germanic tribes and redefining frontier security.
Crassus and the Catastrophe at Carrhae: Rome’s Eastern Disaster, 53 BC
In 53 BC, Marcus Licinius Crassus led a Roman invasion of Parthia that ended in catastrophe at Carrhae—one of Rome’s most humiliating defeats and a pivotal moment in Republican history.
Agricola in the Highlands: Rome’s Edge in Britannia, 83 AD
In 83 AD, Roman general Gnaeus Julius Agricola led his legions into the far reaches of northern Britannia—extending imperial reach into the mists and mountains of Caledonia.
Septimius Severus in Britain: The Last Imperial Campaign, 208 AD
In 208 AD, Emperor Septimius Severus launched a final campaign in Roman Britain, marching north beyond Hadrian’s Wall to assert imperial control and secure the empire’s frontiers.
Camillus Returns: The Hero of Rome After the Gallic Sack, 390 BC
In 390 BC, Marcus Furius Camillus returned from exile to drive out the Gauls and save Rome—restoring hope to a shattered city and redefining Roman heroism for centuries.
The Fall of Carthage: Scipio Aemilianus and the End of the Punic Wars, 146 BC
In 146 BC, Scipio Aemilianus led the final Roman assault on Carthage, ending a century of Punic Wars and forever changing the balance of power in the Mediterranean.
Gallienus and the Storm: Holding Rome Together in 260 AD
In 260 AD, Emperor Gallienus faced a crumbling empire amid the Crisis of the Third Century. Discover how he battled chaos, rebellion, and foreign invasions to preserve Roman unity.
Marcus Aurelius and the Danube Campaigns: Philosophy at War
Explore how Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius led campaigns along the Danube frontier in 174 AD, merging philosophy and leadership during one of Rome’s critical military struggles.
Engineering Victory: Roman Military Fortifications in the 1st Century BC
Explore how Roman engineers and soldiers built strategic fortifications in the 1st century BC to conquer, defend, and expand the empire.
