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7 matching events · 1 published research item · September 2, 273 → August 6, 106

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Aurelian Conquers Palmyrene Empire

Emperor Aurelian mounted a decisive campaign against the breakaway Palmyrene Empire in 273, culminating in the defeat of Queen Zenobia's forces near Palmyra.This victory marked the reinte...

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October 29, 197 Wars & Conflicts

Roman Siege and Sack of Ctesiphon

Ctesiphon · Wasit Governorate · Iraq

Roman Emperor Septimius Severus led a military campaign against the Parthian Empire, culminating in the siege and sack of Ctesiphon, the Parthian capital. This marked a significant assert...

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August 11, 138 Politics

Antoninus Pius Ascends Roman Throne

Roman Imperial Palaces · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Antoninus Pius assumed the position of Roman Emperor following the death of Hadrian on August 11. He was appointed by the Senate and accepted by the army without opposition, securing a pe...

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July 10, 138 Politics

Antoninus Pius Assumes Roman Throne

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italia · Roman Empire

Antoninus Pius became Roman Emperor following the death of Hadrian. His accession marked the continuation of stable leadership in the Roman Empire.His reign was noted for internal peace a...

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August 8, 117 Politics

Passing of the Roman Emperor Trajan

Selinus · Mesopotamia · Roman Empire

Trajan, one of Rome's most respected emperors known for his military conquests and extensive public works, died in the summer months during a campaign in Mesopotamia. His death marked the...

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December 13, 116 Wars & Conflicts

Roman Conquest of Ctesiphon

Ctesiphon · Wasit Governorate · Iraq

The Roman Empire, under Emperor Trajan, successfully captured the city of Ctesiphon during his campaign against the Parthian Empire. This marked a significant moment as the Romans briefly...

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August 6, 106 Wars & Conflicts

Decebalus Submits to Roman Emperor

Sarmizegetusa Regia · Sarmizegetusa · Dacia · Roman Empire

After years of fierce conflict, Dacian King Decebalus ultimately surrendered to the Roman Emperor Trajan. This marked the end of the Dacian Wars, resulting in the annexation of Dacia as a...

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Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Operation Barbarossa

22 June 1941 — Germany and its allies invade the Soviet Union along an enormous front. Hitler seeks not only military victory but ideological destruction of Soviet communism, acquisition ...

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