Agricola was a general in the Roman frontier in Britain who gained fame through his prudent and just character. We remember Agricola especially because he won renown at a time in the Roman empire when the emperors were particularly cruel and prone to jealousy. Read Article
Petronius gives a comedic account of the fictional extravagant dinner hosted by Trimalchio, who has more money than taste or sense. Read Article
Before his death, Emperor Augustus wrote Res Gestae, an autobiographical note about his life and works which gives insight into his mind and self-perception. Read Article
Tiberius was chosen heir to the Roman Empire by Augustus. Yet, it seems, he had little desire to rule. Instead, he prefered isolation and debauchary. Read Article
Eusebius presents the conversion of Constantine as one of divine providence. But perhaps the conversion was a political conversion of convenience? Read Article
Procopius' Secret History of the rule of Justinian is filled with wild embellishments which may undermine the authority of his other more serious works. Read Article
The conversion of Constantine permanently altered the Roman attitude towards Christianity. No longer clandenstine, Christianity began to flourish in the West. Read Article