Born Lucius Septimius Severus in AD 146 at Leptis Magna in Africa, Severus was approaching 50 years old before he was proclaimed emperor. Following a brilliant military career, and upon the death of Commodus, he was promoted to the governorship of Upper Pannonia. Severus was a loyal follower of Pertinax, the ruler who succeeded Commodus. read more

Vespasian was the first emperor to successfully take Rome by force of arms. Although he depended on his armies to keep him in power, Vespasian did not pursue a career of conquest, instead emphasizing the peace he brought to the empire after foreign wars and civil discord. He kept a tight rein on the army while allowing the senate at least a semblance of authority. A new building program began to change the face of Rome, the most famous example being the amphitheater, known later as the Colosseum. read more

Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus was born at Lanuviun in AD 86. He adopted a senatorial career and was consul in 120, later distinguishing himself as proconsul in asia. He was adopted by Hadrian as his heir on February 25th, 138, and during the emperor's last months, Antoninus was virtually ruler, and his succession on July 10th was smooth. read more

This emperor had numerous names. He was born Varius Avitus Bassianus, later took the name M. Aurelius Antoninus, and was known for all of his life as Elagabalus, the name of the sun-god, and the name he was given when he was made a priest in that cult. The Julia's of the Roman Empire were powerful, fanatical women, in service to the sun-god Elagabalus. read more

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