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. However, Pertinax's reign was short lived due to the reforms and economies he instituted. read more

Hadrian was born January 24, 76. The exact place of his birth is still in dispute, although it has been narrowed down to either Italica, near Seville, Spain, or Rome. His father died in 85, at which time he became the ward of a relative who happened to be Trajan, a future emperor. Following his education in Rome, Hadrian held various civil and military posts. Trajan became emperor in 98, at which time he appointed Hadrian Archon of Athens. read more

The son of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior, at birth he was given the name of Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus. He was made Augustus and co-emperor to his father in AD 177. He accompanied Marcus Aurelius to the second Germanic war, and upon Marcus' death in 180, Commodus concluded a peace with the German and Sarmatian tribes, then hurried back to Rome. 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. read more

Hadrian was born January 24, 76. The exact place of his birth is still in dispute, although it has been narrowed down to either Italica, near Seville, Spain, or Rome. His father died in 85, at which time he became the ward of a relative who happened to be Trajan, a future emperor. Following his education in Rome, Hadrian held various civil and military posts. Trajan became emperor in 98, at which time he appointed Hadrian Archon of Athens. 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

The Victorious Trajan Few emperors in the chronicleS of Roman history were as successful as Trajan, who ruled from 98 - 117 AD. Through his military conquests, he expanded the boundaries of the Empire to their greatest capacity. Of Spanish extraction, Trajan became one of Rome's most able generals, and was adopted by senator-turned-emperor, Nerva, as his intended successor. 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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