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8 matching events · September 20, 268 → January 1, 48

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Decisive Clash at Naissus

Naissus · Niš · Nišava District · Serbia

The Battle of Naissus was a significant conflict fought near the ancient city of Naissus, now known as Niš, in the Nišava District. It occurred during the crisis of the Roman Empire and i...

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March 21, 213 Wars & Conflicts

Caracalla's Alemanni Military Campaigns

Germania Superior · Roman Empire

Roman Emperor Caracalla launched multiple military campaigns against the Alemanni tribes during his rule. These campaigns aimed to secure the empire’s northern frontiers amidst growing pr...

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March 17, 180 Politics

Passing of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Vindobona · Province of Pannonia · Roman Empire

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, died at the military camp in Vindobona on March 17th. His death marked the end of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stab...

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July 1, 122 Politics

Hadrian's Tour of Roman Britain

Roman Britain · Unknown · Britannia

Emperor Hadrian undertook a significant visit to the province of Britannia during his reign as Roman Emperor. This visit marked an important moment in consolidating Roman control and over...

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February 25, 122 Wars & Conflicts

Roman Empire Builds Northern Frontier

Hadrian's Wall · Northumberland · United Kingdom

The Roman Empire initiated the construction of Hadrian's Wall to secure its northern boundary in Britannia. This extensive fortification marked the limit of Roman-controlled territory aga...

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August 11, 106 Wars & Conflicts

Roman Annexation of Dacia

Dacia · Roman Empire

The Roman Empire completed the conquest and annexation of the kingdom of Dacia after a series of military campaigns led by Emperor Trajan. This marked the end of the Dacian Wars, culminat...

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September 1, 89 Wars & Conflicts

Dou Xian's Defeat of Northern Xiongnu

Northern Xiongnu territory · Hohhot · Inner Mongolia · China

Dou Xian, a general of the Eastern Han dynasty, led a decisive campaign against the Northern Xiongnu. In a series of battles, Han forces overcame the nomadic confederation, forcing them i...

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January 1, 48 Wars & Conflicts

Southern Xiongnu Settlement in Han China

Northern China · China

The Southern Xiongnu, a nomadic tribal confederation, migrated and settled within the borders of the Han dynasty during the first century. This movement was part of the shifting dynamics ...

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