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8 matching events · August 19, 2014 → January 24, 41

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August 19, 2014 Politics

Passing of Rome’s First Emperor

Augustus, the first Roman emperor, died in Nola after a reign that transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. His death marked the end of an era and initiated the succession of...

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April 11, 217 Politics

Roman Emperor Macrinus Ascends Throne

Palatine Hill · Rome · Roman Empire

Following the assassination of Emperor Caracalla, Macrinus, then the commander of the Praetorian Guard, declared himself emperor. His accession marked the first time a Roman emperor came ...

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January 1, 193 Politics

Roman Senate's Brief New Emperor

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Pertinax was proclaimed Roman Emperor by the Senate following the assassination of Commodus. His accession marked a brief attempt to restore discipline and order in the empire after a per...

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January 12, 112 Politics

Inauguration of Trajan's Forum

Trajan's Forum · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Trajan's Forum was officially inaugurated in Rome, marking the completion of one of the most impressive architectural projects of the Roman Empire. Commissioned by Emperor Trajan, the for...

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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...

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June 8, 68 Politics

Galba's Rise to Roman Emperor

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

Galba was declared Roman Emperor following the assassination of Nero, marking the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. His accession was largely supported by the Senate and the Praetorian G...

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June 18, 64 Politics

Christian Persecution Under Roman Emperor

Nero's Rome · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

In the mid-first century, Emperor Nero initiated systematic persecution of Christians in Rome following the Great Fire of 64 AD. Christians were blamed for the disaster and subjected to b...

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January 24, 41 Politics

Claudius Secures Imperial Power

Roman Senate · Rome · Lazio · Italy

Following the assassination of Emperor Caligula, Claudius was unexpectedly declared emperor by the Praetorian Guard. Despite initial hesitation by the Senate, his accession marked the con...

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