The Flavian Dynasty

Rome was ruled by the Julio-Claudian dynasty for a long time until the death of Nero the fifth Emperor of Rome. The Flavian dynasty started in 69 AD and the first emperor of this new dynasty was Vespasian. His family was originally part of the equestrian family, which was inferior to the patricians. In 51 …

Third Century Crisis in Rome

The Emperors of Rome held special position in the society of Rome. No one else had the power to declare himself a god, or could garner as much attention and praise, or was so important to the survival of Rome as an empire. The third Century of Rome was full of foolish emperors and unrest. …

Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius

Antoninus Pius was born in 86 AD. His father was Titus Aurelius Fulvus and a consul, though he died shortly after 89 AD along with his father. So Antoninus was raised by his grandfather on his mother's side. His grandfather taught him to be a man of integrity and culture. Sometime between 110 and 115, …