The Roman Empire's enduring legacy has profoundly impacted modern politics, architecture, law, and culture. Yet, its origins ...

Maritime trade reached record levels, indicating a thriving economy. This prosperity strongly contrasts with the image of a declining empire. The decline of the Eastern Roman Empire seems more linked ...

The objective of Roman worship was to gain the blessing of the gods and thereby gain prosperity for themselves, their families and communities. Emperors understood the central importance of ...

Augustus had ended 100 years of civil war and achieved over 40 years of internal peace and prosperity. His vision and power had expanded the Roman Empire to become far more than a collection of ...

Intent on securing peace and prosperity throughout the mighty Roman Empire, the wise diplomat, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, calls together the local governors from all over the Empire, after ...

A recent study challenges conventional ideas about the decline of the Eastern Roman Empire. Contrary to popular ... revealed an increase in prosperity and demographics in the 6th century.