Atmospheric lead pollution likely caused cognitive decline among citizens of the Roman Empire, according to research published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Most soldiers in the Roman Empire came from countries outside Italy ... The man in charge of a century was known as a ‘centurion’. He carried a short rod, to show his importance.
He also moved fast to strengthen the northern borders of the empire and tackle its enemies in the east. At home, he reformed the Roman calendar, tackled local government, resettled veterans into ...
"Gaianus, also called Porphyrius, centurion, our brother ... during a time when Christianity was outlawed in the Roman Empire. The mosaic also includes an inscription that mentions four women ...
Most soldiers in the Roman Empire came from countries outside Italy ... The man in charge of a century was known as a ‘centurion’. He carried a short rod, to show his importance.