History Thread

gladiator

3 matching events · January 1, 196 → August 24, 72

← Search results View timeline → View graph →

Clodius Albinus Declares Caesar

Clodius Albinus, governor of Britannia, declared himself Caesar in a bid to claim imperial power during the turbulent Year of the Five Emperors. His proclamation challenged the authority ...

2nd century ancient rome britannia caesar clodius albinus gaul

Explore event & connections → View on World Map →

December 31, 180 Wars & Conflicts

Commodus' Gladiatorial Combat in Rome

Colosseum · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Emperor Commodus, known for his unconventional rule, famously participated in gladiatorial combats in Rome. Unlike previous emperors, he openly fought as a gladiator, staging public spect...

ancient rome ancient warfare animal fights colosseum commodus emperor

Explore event & connections → View on World Map →

August 24, 72 Politics

Roman Amphitheater Construction Starts

Colosseum · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Construction of the Roman amphitheater known as the Colosseum began under Emperor Vespasian. This monumental structure was designed to host a variety of public spectacles, including gladi...

amphitheater ancient rome architecture arena colosseum construction

Explore event & connections →

✓

Thread complete You reached the latest matching event. 3 events connected through this thread.