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Bust of Marcus Aurelius (reign 161–180 CE). Glyptothek, Munich, Germany.

Bust of future Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (r. 161-180 CE) as a successor to the throne, c. 138-144 CE. Altes Museum, Berlin.

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor and reigned from 161-180 CE. He was the last emperor of the so-called "Five Good Emperors". Marble. Roman Period, 2nd half of the 2nd century CE. From the Village of Kindilli, Lamunia, Bozüyük, in modern-day...

This silver plate is decorated with a gilt portrait of the celebrated Roman Empire Marcus Aurelius. It was uncovered in the vault of a member of the royal family at Armaztsikhe in what is modern Georgia. This piece dates from c. 190-300 CE...

Marcus Junius Brutus (85-42 BCE) was a Roman politician and a leading figure in the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE. Although he was granted amnesty after the Ides of March, a new civil war soon broke out. Brutus committed suicide...

Did you know that the term Five Good Emperors is from the modern era? This video is all about five emperors of the Roman Empire that are collectively known as the good emperors. The first of the five, Nerva, reigned from 96 to 98 CE...

Pharsalus, in eastern Greece, was the site of a decisive battle in 48 BCE between two of Rome's greatest ever generals: Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar. After several previous encounters, Pharsalus, the biggest ever battle between Romans...

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (l. 64/62 – 12 BCE) was Augustus' (r. 27 BCE - 14 CE) most trusted and unshakably loyal general and his right-hand man in the administration of the city of Rome. Although his name is forever connected with the...

Marcus Licinius Crassus (115-53 BCE) was perhaps the richest man in Roman history and in his eventful life he experienced both great successes and severe disappointments. His vast wealth and sharp political skills brought him two consulships...

Throughout history, epidemics and pandemics of plague and other diseases have caused widespread panic and social disorder even, in some instances, when the people of one region were aware of a pervasive infection elsewhere. In the case of...