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| | The Augustus of Prima Porta, (c. 14-29 CE), Vatican Museums In 30 BCE, the armies of Octavian decisively defeated Mark Anthony at the Battle of Actium. By the end of the year, both Anthony and his lover Cleopatra had killed themselves, and the young heir of Caesar stood triumphant over the Roman world, having finally...
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| | "Many Roman authors provide a manipulated version of events. Unfortunately, for this reason, most of the details of these battles have been lost to time." By Byron Waldron DURING THE mid and late third century...
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| | [AI summary] The text explores the historical significance of the Illyrian soldiers, particularly their rise to power in the Roman Empire during the 3rd and 4th centuries. It highlights how the military crises of the 3rd century necessitated the appointment of capable generals, leading to the emergence of soldier-emperors like Claudius Gothicus, Diocletian, and Constantine. The Illyrian heritage became a symbol of military strength and legitimacy, influencing the selection of emperors and shaping the political landscape of the Roman Empire. The text also discusses the cultural and military impact of this trend, linking it to the eventual collapse of the Tetrarchy and the continued prominence of Illyrian figures in Roman history.
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| Artists have been capturing all the different moods of light for millennia. American artists such as members of the Hudson River School, or the American impressionists, managed to capture light as a way of defining the landscape.