Flavian Emperors
Following the death of the last of the Julio-Claudians and a year of four emperors, the Flavian Emperors, Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian ruled Rome.
Statius
Statius was a first century Roman who wrote Silver Age Latin poetry.
Statius was a first century Roman who wrote Silver Age Latin poetry.
Vespasian
Basic facts about the first Flavian emperor, Vespasian and Suetonius on the cause of his death.
Basic facts about the first Flavian emperor, Vespasian and Suetonius on the cause of his death.
12 Caesars
Annotated gallery of the first 12 emperors of ancient Rome.
Annotated gallery of the first 12 emperors of ancient Rome.
Titus
When Vespasian died on June 24, 79, Titus became emperor. He lived another 26 months. When Titus inaugurated the Flavian Amphitheater in A.D. 80, he lavished the people with 100 days of entertainment and spectacle.
When Vespasian died on June 24, 79, Titus became emperor. He lived another 26 months. When Titus inaugurated the Flavian Amphitheater in A.D. 80, he lavished the people with 100 days of entertainment and spectacle.
Review: Domitia and Domitian
Based on new research rehabilitating the Emperor Domitian, David Corson presents a sympathetic image of the emperor, who succumbs to "melancholy" in later years.
Based on new research rehabilitating the Emperor Domitian, David Corson presents a sympathetic image of the emperor, who succumbs to "melancholy" in later years.
Flavian Emperors
Table showing the dates of the Flavian emperors, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian.
Table showing the dates of the Flavian emperors, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian.
Review - "The Course of Honor"
Marcus Didius Falco author Lindsey Davis wrote an historical fictional biography of Vespasian's mistress, Caenis, before she started the familiar "Sam Spade of the ancient world" series. Find out about this true love story.
Marcus Didius Falco author Lindsey Davis wrote an historical fictional biography of Vespasian's mistress, Caenis, before she started the familiar "Sam Spade of the ancient world" series. Find out about this true love story.
Josephus
Josephus held the fortress at Jotapata for 47 days when the Flavian emperor Vespasian attacked.
Josephus held the fortress at Jotapata for 47 days when the Flavian emperor Vespasian attacked.
Stemmata of the Flavian Emperors
See who married whom and what the relationships were among Titus, Domitian, and Vespasian. A relatively uncomplicated family tree.
See who married whom and what the relationships were among Titus, Domitian, and Vespasian. A relatively uncomplicated family tree.