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Boudicca, or Boudica, was a Celtic warrior woman who took a stand against the Roman Empire and won many battles during AD 60-61 (“Boudicca”). Although she did not win the war, she left a great impact on history and the Roman Empire (“Boadicea” Ancient). Boudica took a stand against the Roman Empire by protecting her land, ensuring that her people were safe, and defeating the Romans in multiple battles. Boudica believed that her land should remain her land. Born in AD 30, Boudica was the queen…

They were called Roman Tribunes, to be exact. Roman Tribunes were very common and important back in those times. Roman Tribunes also play a big part in the Shakespearean play, Julius Caesar. Roman Tribunes were basically like the military people of Rome back in the old Roman days. If fact it was around the year 490 BCE. So sit back and enjoy the ride as we find out what Roman Tribunes are and how they apply to the Shakespearean play, Julius Caesar. As previously said, Roman Tribunes were a…

The Impact of The Roman Empire on The Art of Warfare When discussing the history of warfare the importance of the Roman Empire cannot be overstated. An important idea necessary to understanding of this topic, is to first learn the history of the Roman army. Which wasn’t one design dragged out over a long period of time, In-fact I would say its quite the opposite. When Rome was just a small insignificant city state( I know that sounds odd, but its true), at that time they fought in the greek…

The Roman Empire was at its highest peak during the reign of Augustus, in which he installed the idea of Pax Romana (meaning Roman peace) to bring peace, security, and civilized life to the Roman nation. However, even in the times of happiness and prosperity not all people welcomed the great Roman peace, as demonstrated by the troubles brewing in Egypt, Gaul, and Judea. As Rome began to falter under the economic, political, and military difficulties, many Romanized nations began to withdraw…

While Rome was officially a republic, not all forms of authority believed all Romans were created as equals. Among the higher ranks of Roman politics were Tribunes, men selected by various parties to lobby in specific areas of the government. While the word “Tribune” is often used as a generalized term, there existed three major types of Tribunes. The word “Tribune” is a derivative of the Roman Tribes. The three tribes were divided into three groups – Tities, Ramnes, and Luceres. Each…

They fought for survival and the promise of farmable land upon discharge from service. Typically, only limited numbers of local legions would be deployed against their own countrymen. Rome had a wise policy of sending foreign soldiers into newly occupied territories, where there was to be no question of allegiances to local nobles. For those foreign soldiers, miles from hearth and…

Violence has always played a big role with the ancient Romans. They amassed one of the biggest militaries ever seen in ancient times. However, they did not use this grand military to conquer other nations, they did this to more easily defend Rome. They felt that if they could decimate surrounding forces, the more secure their standing was. By doing so, they were able to spread Roman culture across the Mediterranean. Later in the Roman times, crucifixion became a popular way to publicly execute…

How did the Roman Military was become very powerful? The power that the Roman Military held worried everyone else. Everyone was worried about the power the Roman Military held because they knew at any time their homes could be taken over. How did the Roman Military become so powerful. The Roman Military became very powerful because of their leaders, tactics, and troop abilities. Firstly, the Roman Military became very powerful because of their leaders. One leader that lead the Romans to more…

myths tell. The Film portrayed the history of ancient Rome and Britain during Arthur reign in the late five century. The Roman Empire was weak and have built Hadrian’s Wall to separating themselves from the ruthless barbarians from northern Britain. The story follows the heroic knight, King Arthur, and his knights of the round table in their journey to become free citizens of the Roman Empire. Yet before they can be free, The Bishop sends them on a mission to retrieve Alecto, the Pope’s favorite…

These Chronicles, show the life and times of the people of Britain, and are set at the time of the Claudian Invasion, of Britain, by the Legions of Rome. To show, how, and why, the Roman legions, were determined to capture and destroy Boudicca, the new Queen of the Iceni, after the death of her husband, the King Prasutagus. A death, that was the result of the struggle for power between the Iceni Chieftain Esupa Astus, and the evil forces of the black magic, that he used to try to destroy…