The Travels of Manuel II Palaiologos, Emperor of the Romans - Medievalists.net
Emperor Manuel II's travels across the remnants of the Roman Empire echo Hadrian's commitment to connecting with subjects and affirming imperial authority. [ more ]
A warrior grave in Kazimierza Wielka reveals rare Roman artifacts and insights into Przeworsk burial practices, showcasing a blend of cultures and traditions. [ more ]
A warrior grave in Kazimierza Wielka reveals rare Roman artifacts and insights into Przeworsk burial practices, showcasing a blend of cultures and traditions. [ more ]
Early Christianity's growth was significantly influenced by the Roman Empire's political landscape and key historical figures like Augustus, Paul, and Constantine. [ more ]
The Roman Empire's Worst Plagues Were Linked to Climate Change
The Plague of Justinian in the 6th-century C.E. was a devastating outbreak of bubonic plague that may have killed up to half the population of the Roman Empire.
A new study suggests that climate change contributed to major plagues in the Roman Empire, as periods of cold and dry weather on the Italian peninsula coincided with these pandemics.
The study shows how a changing climate can have dire consequences for societies that are not robust enough to withstand the upheavals it can cause. [ more ]