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Edict of Diocletian on Maximum Prices from 301 CE
The Edict of Diocletian on Maximum Prices from 301 CE, known as Edictum Diocletiani et Collegarum de Pretiis Rerum Venalium, was intended to combat the progressive inflation in the Roman Empire by setting maximum prices on more than 1,400 products, ... Read more
Earthquake and tsunami in 365 CE
Ammianus Marcellinus, author of Roman History (Latin Res gestae), thanks to whom we know history very well The Roman Empire in 353-378 CE, holding many state functions and being a participant in such significant events of the world than as ... Read more
Revenge of Germanicus for defeat of Varus in 9 CE
After the tragic defeat in the Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE, Augustus sent Tiberius to the Rhine to calm and secure the border. At that time, however, no major operations were planned against the rebellious Germanic tribes. The Romans, however, ... Read more
Case of Publius Sestius
In the final period of the existence of the Roman Republic, violence became an integral part of politics. In the period under discussion, it was mainly the responsibility of Publius Clodius and Titus Milo. However, apart from them, another politician, ... Read more
History of Rome
The origins of Rome are shrouded in mystery. There are many legends about the rise of Rome. One of them says that the city was founded by the hero of the Trojan war – Aeneas. After capturing and destroying Troy, ... Read more
Earthquake from 63 CE
According to Seneca the Younger, on February 5, 63 CE1, a strong earthquake occurred near Vesuvius. As it turned out later, it was a signal about the increased activity of the volcano and the announcement of a much worse cataclysm, ... Read more
Great fire in Rome
A great fire in Rome (Magnum Incendium Romae) broke out on July 19, 64 CE, when it consumed a large part of the city of Rome. Tacitus mentions the rapid spread of fire, which lasted five and a half days, ... Read more
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