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The Diocletian Persecution 303 – 313 AD The Diocletian Persecution, occurring between 303 and 313 AD, represents a significant episode in early Christian history marked by systematic and widespread persecution of Christians throughout the Roman Empire. This period, also known as the Great Persecution, under the reign of Emperor Diocletian, witnessed a series of punitive …

The History of Legion XX Valeria Victrix The Roman Legion Valeria Victrix, also known as the ‘Valiant and Victorious Valerian Legion’, was one of the most famous and successful legions in the Roman army. The legion was originally founded in 101 BC by the Roman consul Gaius Marius, and it continued to serve the empire …

Who was Scipio Africanus? Scipio Africanus, also known as Scipio the Elder or Scipio Africanus Major, was a Roman general who played a crucial role in the Second Punic War against Carthage. He is considered to be one of the most skilled military commanders of the ancient world, and his victories over Carthage solidified Rome’s …

The History of Legion V Alaudae Legio V Alaudae, also known as the “Lark Legion,” was a Roman legion that existed from the late Republic period through the early Roman Empire.  Origins and Early History: Legio V Alaudae was originally raised by Julius Caesar in 52 BCE during his Gallic Wars. The name “Alaudae” means …

The Populares of Rome The Populares were a political faction in the late Roman Republic (133-27 BC) that was made up of politicians who sought to champion the cause of the common people, or populus, against the interests of the wealthy elite, or optimates. The term “Populares” comes from the Latin word populus, which means …

The Legions of Rome The Roman legions were first established during the Roman Republic, which lasted from 509 BCE to 27 BCE. It is believed that the first Roman legion, the Legio I, was established by the Roman king Servius Tullius in the 6th century BCE. However, the Roman Republic’s military system was not solely …

Tiberius Gracchus and his Reforms Tiberius Gracchus was a Roman politician who lived in the 2nd century BCE. He was born into a prominent and wealthy family, and he served as a military tribune in Spain before entering politics. Tiberius was elected to the office of tribune of the plebs in 133 BCE, and it …