October 13, 54 CE — Nero becomes Emperor of Rome
The sixth and final ruler of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Nero was the grand-nephew of his predecessor, the Emperor Claudius and...
June 29, 2022
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July 18, 64 — Nero fiddles while Rome burns
It’s an iconic image, symbolising madness, decadence and a corrupt lust for power. But did it actually happen? In all...
June 24, 2022
August 24, 79 — Mount Vesuvius erupts, destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum
You probably know this one: Mt Vesuvius erupted, not entirely without warning, but far more violently than anticipated, in the...
June 19, 2022
July 9, 455 CE — Avitus becomes Emperor of Rome
Eparchius Avitus was a member of the Gallo-Roman aristocracy of the empire in his day. He was a strong proponent...
June 4, 2022
March 23, 472 — Olybrius becomes Emperor of Rome
Olybrius is one of the least distinguished Emperors in Roman history. He reigned over the Western Roman Empire for only...
May 29, 2022
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