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Augustus
The first emperor of Rome ruling from 27 B.C. to 14 A.D.
Tiberius
The second emperor of Rome ruling from 14 to 37 A.D.
Caligula
The third emperor of Rome ruling from 37 to 41 A.D.
Claudius
The fourth emperor of Rome ruling from 41 to 54 A.D.
Nero
The fifth emperor of Rome ruling from 54 to 68 A.D.
Galba
The sixth emperor of Rome ruling in 69 A.D.
Otho
The seventh emperor of Rome ruling in 69 A.D.
Vitellius
The eighth emperor of Rome ruling in 69 A.D.
Vespasian
The ninth emperor of Rome ruling from 69 to 79 A.D.
Titus
The tenth emperor of Rome ruling from 79 to 81 A.D.
Domitian
The eleventh emperor of Rome ruling from 81 to 96 A.D.
Nerva
The twelfth emperor of Rome ruling from 96 to 98 A.D.
Trajan
The thirteenth emperor of Rome ruling from 98 to 117 A.D.
Hadrian
The fourteenth emperor of Rome ruling from 117 to 138 A.D.
Antoninus Pius
The fifteenth emperor of Rome ruling from 138 to 161 A.D.
Marcus Aurelius
The sixteenth emperor of Rome ruling from 161 to 180 A.D.
Lucius Verus
Co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius from 161 to 169 A.D.
Commodus
The seventeenth emperor of Rome ruling from 180 to 192 A.D.
Pertinax
The eighteenth emperor of Rome ruling in 193 A.D.
Didius Julianus
The nineteenth emperor of Rome ruling in 193 A.D.
Septimius Severus
The twentieth emperor of Rome ruling from 193 to 211 A.D.
Caracalla
The twenty-first emperor of Rome ruling from 211 to 217 A.D.
Geta
Co-emperor with Caracalla from 211 to 212 A.D.
Macrinus
The twenty-second emperor of Rome ruling from 217 to 218 A.D.
Elagabalus
The twenty-third emperor of Rome ruling from 218 to 222 A.D.
Alexander Severus
The twenty-fourth emperor of Rome ruling from 222 to 235 A.D.
Maximinus Thrax
The twenty-fifth emperor of Rome ruling from 235 to 238 A.D.
Gordian I
The twenty-sixth emperor of Rome ruling in 238 A.D.
Gordian II
Co-emperor with Gordian I in 238 A.D.
Pupienus
Co-emperor with Balbinus in 238 A.D.
Balbinus
Co-emperor with Pupienus in 238 A.D.
Gordian III
The twenty-seventh emperor of Rome ruling from 238 to 244 A.D.
Philip the Arab
The twenty-eighth emperor of Rome ruling from 244 to 249 A.D.
Decius
The twenty-ninth emperor of Rome ruling from 249 to 251 A.D.
Trebonianus Gallus
The thirtieth emperor of Rome ruling from 251 to 253 A.D.
Aemilius Aemilianus
The thirty-first emperor of Rome ruling in 253 A.D.
Valerian
The thirty-second emperor of Rome ruling from 253 to 260 A.D.
Gallienus
The thirty-third emperor of Rome ruling from 253 to 268 A.D.
Claudius Gothicus
The thirty-fourth emperor of Rome ruling from 268 to 270 A.D.
Aurelian
The thirty-fifth emperor of Rome ruling from 270 to 275 A.D.
Tacitus
The thirty-sixth emperor of Rome ruling from 275 to 276 A.D.
Florianus
The thirty-seventh emperor of Rome ruling in 276 A.D.
Probus
The thirty-eighth emperor of Rome ruling from 276 to 282 A.D.
Carus
The thirty-ninth emperor of Rome ruling from 282 to 283 A.D.
Carinus
The fortieth emperor of Rome ruling from 283 to 285 A.D. (West)
Numerian
The forty-first emperor of Rome ruling from 283 to 284 A.D. (East)
Diocletian
The forty-second emperor of Rome ruling from 284 to 305 A.D.
Maximian
The forty-third emperor of Rome ruling from 286 to 305 A.D.
Galerius
The forty-fourth emperor of Rome ruling from 293 to 311 A.D.
Constantius Chlorus
The forty-fifth emperor of Rome ruling from 293 to 306 A.D.
Maximinus Daia
The forty-sixth emperor of Rome ruling from 305 to 313 A.D.
Severus II
The forty-seventh emperor of Rome ruling from 305 to 307 A.D.
Licinius
The forty-eighth emperor of Rome ruling from 308 to 324 A.D.
Maxentius
The forty-ninth emperor of Rome ruling from 306 to 312 A.D.
Constantine
The fiftieth emperor of Rome ruling from 306 to 337 A.D.
Valentinian II
The son of Constantine ruling from 337 to 340 A.D.
Constans I
The son of Constantine ruling from 337 to 350 A.D.
Constantius II
The son of Constantine ruling from 337 to 361 A.D.
Julian
The fifty-fourth emperor of Rome ruling from 361 to 363 A.D.
Jovian
The fifty-fifth emperor of Rome ruling from 361 to 364 A.D.
Valentinian I
The fifty-sixth emperor of Rome ruling from 364 to 375 A.D. (west)
Valens
The fifty-seventh emperor of Rome ruling from 364 to 378 A.D. (east)
Gratian
The fifty-eighth emperor of Rome ruling from 375 to 383 A.D. (west)
Valentinian II
The fifty-ninth emperor of Rome ruling from 375 to 392 A.D. (west)
Theodosius I
The sixtieth emperor of Rome ruling from 378 to 392 A.D. (east) and from 392 to 395 A.D. (whole empire)
Honorius
The sixty-first emperor of Rome ruling from 395 to 423 A.D. (west)
Arcadius
The sixty-second emperor of Rome ruling from 395 to 408 A.D. (east)
Valentinian III
The sixty-third emperor of Rome ruling from 423/425 to 455 A.D. (west)
Theodosius II
The sixty-fourth emperor of Rome ruling from 408 to 450 A.D. (east)
Petronius Maximus
The sixty-fifth emperor of Rome ruling in 455 A.D.
Avitus
The sixty-sixth emperor of Rome ruling from 455 to 456 A.D.
Majorian
The sixty-seventh emperor of Rome ruling from 457 to 461 A.D.
Severus III
The sixty-eighth emperor of Rome ruling from 461 to 465 A.D.
Anthemius
The sixty-ninth emperor of Rome ruling from 467 to 472 A.D.
Olybrius
The seventieth emperor of Rome ruling in 472 A.D.
Glycerius
The seventy-first emperor of Rome ruling from 473 to 474 A.D.
Julius Nepos
The seventy-second emperor of Rome ruling from 474 to 475 A.D.
Romulus Augustulus
The seventy-third emperor of Rome ruling in 476 A.D.
Marcian
The seventy-fourth emperor of Rome ruling from 450 to 457 A.D. (east)
Leo I
The seventy-fifth emperor of Rome ruling from 457 to 474 A.D. (east)
Leo II
Co-emperor with Leo I in 473 to 474 A.D.
Zeno
The seventy-seventh emperor of Rome ruling from 474 to 491 A.D.
Anastasius
The seventy-eighth emperor of Rome ruling from 491 to 518 A.D.
Justin I
The seventy-ninth emperor of Rome ruling from 518 to 527 A.D.
Justinian
The eightieth emperor of Rome ruling from 527 to 565 A.D.
Rape of the Sabine Women
Romulus invited the neighboring Sabines to a festival and women were carried off to increase the population.
Spurius Tarpeius
Commander of the Capitoline citadel his daughter let the Sabines into the city and was crushed by their shields.
Mettius Curtius
Sabine hero who fought against the Roman hero Hostius Hostilius.
Lacus Curtius
Swampy area named after Mettius Curtius’ chariot driving into it.
Hersilia
Sabine woman who stopped the fighting and became the wife of Romulus.
Titus Tatius
Sabine co-ruler with Romulus after the Rape of the Sabines.
Spolia Opima
Romulus won the first spolia opima by slaying Acron of the Caenina.
Death of Romulus
Legend says he disappeared in a storm but realistically the senators probably killed him.
Julius Proculus
Senator who claimed Romulus appeared to him after death and ascended to the heavens.
Quirinus
Romulus was deified as the God Quirinus.
Interregnum
Period between kings when senators divided into ten decuriae and rotated power.
Numa Pompilius
Second king of Rome not warlike married Tatia established religious organizations.
Regia
Royal residence of the kings built by Numa Pompilius.
Vestal Virgins
Brought from Alba Longa to Rome by Numa Pompilius.
Pontifex Maximus
High priest established by Numa Pompilius first Pontifex Maximus was Numa Marcius.
Ancilia
Sacred shields of Jupiter housed in the Temple of Mars carried in a procession by the Salii priests.
January and February
Months added to the calendar by Numa Pompilius.
Temple of Janus
Founded by Numa Pompilius open in wartime and closed in peace.
Tullus Hostilius
Third king of Rome warlike fought against Alba Longa and the Sabines.
Horatii and Curiatii
Three brothers from Rome fought against three brothers from Alba Longa Horatii emerged victorious.
Mettius Fufetius
Alban king who incited the town of Fidenae against Rome was drawn and quartered for his treachery.
Gaius Cluilius
King of Alba Longa during the reign of Tullus Hostilius.
Curia (Hostilia)
First senate house built by Tullus Hostilius.
Fidenae Veii and the Sabines
Successful wars fought by Tullus Hostilius.
Death of Tullus Hostilius
Went to war with the Sabines and faced divine punishment for ignoring religion.
Plague
A widespread and often deadly disease that affects a large number of people.
Jupiter Elicius
A deity in Roman mythology associated with lightning and thunder.
Sacrifices
Ritual offerings made to the gods as a form of worship.
Lightning
A natural electrical discharge during a thunderstorm often accompanied by a flash of light and a loud sound.
Ancus Marcius
The fourth king of Rome known for establishing various religious practices and priesthoods.
Numa Pompilius
The second king of Rome known for his religious reforms and establishment of various religious institutions.
Pontifex Maximus
The high priest of ancient Rome responsible for overseeing religious ceremonies and rituals.
Fetiales
A priesthood in ancient Rome responsible for mediating disputes and declaring war.
Latins
An ancient Italic tribe that inhabited the region of Latium which included Rome.
Ostia
A port city located at the mouth of the Tiber River established by Ancus Marcius.
Tullianum/Mamertine Prison
Rome’s first prison built by Ancus Marcius.
Pons Sublicius
The first bridge (made of wood) built over the Tiber River attributed to Ancus Marcius.
Tarquinius Priscus
The fifth king of Rome of Etruscan origin known for his military successes and construction projects.
Equites
The cavalry in ancient Rome which Tarquinius Priscus expanded in size.
Senate
The governing body of ancient Rome which Tarquinius Priscus increased in number.
Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus
A temple dedicated to Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill possibly initiated by Tarquinius Priscus.
Circus Maximus
An ancient Roman chariot racing stadium possibly initiated by Tarquinius Priscus.
Cloaca Maxima
The main sewer system in ancient Rome possibly initiated by Tarquinius Priscus.
Servius Tullius
The sixth king of Rome known for his social and political reforms.
Fortuna
The goddess of luck and fortune in Roman mythology to whom Servius Tullius established a temple.
Diana
The goddess of the hunt and the moon in Roman mythology to whom Servius Tullius established a temple on the Aventine Hill.
Comitia Centuriata
The primary legislative body in ancient Rome established by Servius Tullius.
Comitia Curiata
The previous legislative body in ancient Rome replaced by the Comitia Centuriata.
Quirinal Viminal and Esquiline Hills
Hills in Rome that were settled and extended by Servius Tullius.
Coinage
The introduction of a standardized system of currency in Rome attributed to Servius Tullius.
Servian Wall
The first defensive wall built around Rome made of tufa attributed to Servius Tullius.
Tarquinius Superbus
The seventh and final king of Rome known for his tyrannical rule and eventual overthrow.
Temple to Jupiter Capitolinus
Completed by Tarquinius Superbus possibly initiated by his predecessor.
Cloaca Maxima
The sewer system in Rome completed by Tarquinius Superbus possibly initiated by his predecessor.
Circus Maximus
Completed by Tarquinius Superbus possibly initiated by his predecessor.
Sibylline Books
A collection of prophecies consulted by the Romans involving a legend with Tarquinius Superbus.
Lucretia
A noblewoman in ancient Rome whose rape led to the rebellion against Tarquinius Superbus.
Lucius Iunius Brutus
A Roman nobleman who led the rebellion against Tarquinius Superbus.
Oracle at Delphi
A famous oracle in ancient Greece visited by Tarquinius Superbus and his sons.
Sextus Tarquinius
The son of Tarquinius Superbus who fled to Gabii after the overthrow of his father.
Lars Porsenna
King of Clusium who united the Etruscans and fought towards Rome on behalf of the Tarquins.
Horatius Cocles
Defended the Pons Sublicius along with Spurius Lartius and Titus Herminius.
Mucius Scaevola
Put his right hand into a fire to impress Lars Porsenna gaining the name Scaevola.
Cloelia
Led the hostages to freedom across the Tiber and later returned out of Roman honor.
Republic
Period from 509-27 B.C. when Rome was governed by consuls instead of kings.
Consuls
Replaced the kings as the highest magistrates in Rome during the Republic.
Lucius Iunius Brutus
One of the first two consuls of Rome.
Lucius Tarquinius Collatinus
One of the first two consuls of Rome but stepped down due to his family name being Tarquinius.
Battle of Silva Arsia
Brutus and Aruns died while fighting against each other.
Titus and Tiberius Brutus
Sons of Brutus who were executed for their involvement in a rebellion within Rome.
Battle of Arica
Latin towns with the aid of Aristodemus of Cumae defeat the Etruscans led by Arruns.
Publius Valerius Publicola
Became consul in place of Brutus and played a key role in overthrowing the monarchy.
Battle of Lake Regillus
Battle between the Romans and the Latin League and Tarquinius Superbus.
First Secession of the Plebs
Plebeians succeeded to the Mons Sacer and threatened to found a new town.
Menenius Agrippa
Convinced the plebs to return from the secession with his parable of the Belly and the Limbs.
Spurius Cassius
First magister equitum and proposed the first agrarian law in Rome.
Gaius Marcius Coriolanus
Earned his cognomen after taking the Volscian town of Corioli and was eventually banished from Rome.
Battle of the Cremera
Battle between the Romans and the city of Veii where the Fabii clan was nearly wiped out.
Concilium Plebis
Popular council in Rome that changed from a plebeian curiate assembly to a plebeian tribal assembly.
Battle of Mt. Algidus
Battle between the Romans and the Aequi where Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus was nominated dictator.
Laws of the Twelve Tables
Codification of law completed by the decemviri to satisfy the plebeians.
Appius Claudius Crassus
Chief of the decemviri who lusted after a girl named Verginia.
Lex Canuleia
Law passed in 445 B.C. that allowed marriage between patricians and plebeians.
Gaius Canuleius
Proposed an important law that allowed for intermarriage between plebeians and patricians.
Aulus Cornelius Cossus
Won the second spolia opima by slaying Tolumnius king of the Veiians in combat.
Aulus Postumius Tubertus
Led the Romans to defeat the Aequi in the Battle of Mount Algidus.
Marcus Furius Camillus
Captured the Etrurian city of Veii and proclaimed Pater Patriae and Second Founder of Rome.
Battle of Allia River
The Senonian chieftain Brennus led the Gauls to defeat the Romans here occupying the Capitol for 7 months.
Lex Licinia-Sextia
Law that allowed one of the two consuls to be a plebeian.
First Samnite War
Minor war centered around the city of Capua and the land of Campania.
Lex Genucia
Prohibited loans and usury.
Great Latin War
Romans allied with the Samnites to defeat a contingent of Latins and Campainians at Suessa Aurunca.
Battle of Mt. vesuvius
Romans led by Ti. Manlius Torquatus and P. Decius Mus.
Lex Poetelia
Eliminated bond servitude.
Second Samnite War
Broke out among a Samnite tribe dispute over Neapolis involving Rome when Capua asked for help.
Battle of Caudine Forks
Famous Roman disaster where the Samnite chieftain Gavius Pontius trapped the Romans.
Battle of Lautulae
Lesser known disaster where the dictator Q. Fabius Maximus Rullianus was defeated by the Samnites.
Battle of Bovianum
Final battle of the Second Samnite War.
Battle of Lake Vadimo
Rullianus defeated the Etruscans here.
Appius Claudius Caecus
Built the Via Appia from Rome to Capua and the Aqua Appia.
Third Samnite War
War precipitated by L. Scipio Barbatus driving Samnites out of Lucania.
Battle of Sentinum
Romans led by P. Decius Mus and Q. Fabius Maximus Rullianus defeated the Samnites.
Battle of Aquilonia
Romans led by L. Papirius Cursor defeated the Samnites in the last major battle of the Samnite Wars.
Pyrrhic War
City of Tarentum brought in King Pyrrhus of Epirus to fight against the Romans.
Battle of Heraclea
Pyrrhus fought against the Romans in this battle.
Appius Claudius Caecus
Aged Roman politician who gave a rousing speech against Cineas.
Cineas
Reported to Pyrrhus that the Roman Senate was an assembly of kings.
Pyrrhic victories
Term used to describe battles where the victor suffers heavy losses.
Lex Hortensia
Law passed by Quintus Hortensius that made all resolutions passed by the Concilium Plebis binding on all citizens.
Battle of Lake Vadimo
P. Cornelius Dolabella defeated the Boii.
Amicitia with Egypt
Rome established friendly ties with Ptolemy II of Egypt.
First Punic War
War between Rome and Carthage from 264-241 B.C.
Ap
First commander of the First Punic War defeated Hiero II and the Carthaginians.
M’
Roman commander who gave relief to Messana against the Carthaginians and Syracusans.
Siege of Agrigentum
Roman siege of the Carthaginian stronghold in Sicily.