Pax Romana: The 200-Year Golden Era of Roman Peace and Stability
3 days ago · The Pax Romana (Latin for "Roman Peace") refers to a period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire that lasted approximately 200 years, from 27 BCE to 180 CE. This era began with the reign of Augustus (the first Roman emperor) and continued until the end of the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Last updated: October 14, 2024 8:06 pm.
Battle of the Pyramids: Napoleon's Victory and the Fall of the …
1 day ago · The Battle of the Pyramids by Antoine-Jean Gros. Won by General Napoleon Bonaparte over the Mamelukes of Egypt on July 21, 1798, the Battle of the Pyramids is the most prestigious (and rare) French victory of the Egyptian campaign. It left to posterity one of the most famous quotes from the future emperor: “From the top of these pyramids ...
Battle of Fontenoy (1745) - Malevus
5 hours ago · The Battle of Fontenoy, fought on May 11, 1745, is one of the most notable engagements of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). It was a decisive French victory over the British-led Pragmatic Army, which included forces from Great Britain, the Dutch Republic, Austria and Hanover.
Aedui: The First Gallo-Romans - Malevus
2 days ago · The Aedui (or Haedui) were a powerful Celtic tribe in ancient Gaul (modern-day France), who played a significant role in Gallic politics during the late Iron Age and the Roman conquest of Gaul. Their territory was located in what is now the Burgundy region of France, around the rivers Saône and Loire, with their capital at Bibracte (modern Mont Beuvray).
Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) - Malevus
Oct 1, 2024 · The Fourth Crusade (1202-1204) was intended to reclaim the Holy Land but is infamous for its diversion and eventual sack of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Last updated: October 1, 2024 6:49 pm. By Hrothsige Frithowulf - History Editor. A 15th-century miniature depicting the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204.
Augustus: The First Roman Emperor - Malevus
6 days ago · Augustus (63 BCE – 14 CE), originally named Gaius Octavius and later Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first Roman emperor and one of the most influential figures in Roman history. He laid the foundation for the Roman Empire, steering Rome from a period of civil wars and instability to an era of relative peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana.
First Crusade (1095-1099) - Malevus
Sep 30, 2024 · The First Crusade (1095-1099) was a military expedition initiated by Pope Urban II to reclaim the Holy Land, particularly Jerusalem, from Muslim control. In response to Pope Urban II’s call in 1095 to liberate the Holy Land, Christian armies from Flanders, Lorraine, Burgundy, and southern Italy converged on Constantinople during the First ...
Second Crusade (1147-1149) - Malevus
Oct 1, 2024 · The Second Crusade was a military expedition launched in 1147 to counter the Muslim threat to the Latin states created during the First Crusade.Despite the departure of many warrior pilgrims, eager to return to the West after fulfilling their duty, these crusader states persisted and even strengthened at the beginning of the 12th century, with the Kingdom of Jerusalem, led by Baldwin I, as ...
Gallic Wars: Julius Caesar's Military Mastery - Malevus
2 days ago · The Gallic Wars established Julius Caesar as a powerful military figure and contributed to the political instability in Rome that eventually led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus. By Hrothsige Frithowulf Published December 5, 2023. In antiquity, the Gallic Wars corresponds to the Roman conquest of ...
5 Medieval Inventions That Changed the World - Malevus
Sep 24, 2024 · Glasses. Yes, it was in Medieval Europe—most likely in Pisa in 1284—that glasses were invented, helping people with weak vision to read. Before that, a Berber astronomer, chemist, and engineer named Abbas ibn Firnas in the 9th century invented the “reading stone”—a polished piece of quartz that had to be moved across the pages of a ...