The Fourth Roman Emperor Emperor Claudius was born on August 1, 10 BC, in Lugdunum (modern-day Lyon, France) and he was the fourth Roman Emperor, ruling from 41 to 54 AD. His full name was Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. … Continued
Philip II and Alexander III The Kingdom of Macedonia, located in the northern part of ancient Greece, was a powerful state that rose to prominence under the leadership of King Philip II and reached its zenith under his son, Alexander … Continued
Constitutional Monarch Umberto I, whose full name was Umberto Ranieri Carlo Emanuele Giovanni Maria Ferdinando Eugenio di Savoia, was born on March 14, 1844, and he reigned as the King of Italy from January 9, 1878, until his assassination on … Continued
One of Rome’s Greatest Emperors Augustus, whose full name was Gaius Octavius Thurinus, was a key figure in the history of the Roman Empire, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.Augustus is best known for being the … Continued
The History The history of US Dimes is quite fascinating and dates back to the early days of the United States.US Dimes are a denomination of coins that are worth 10 cents and they are a type of coin that … Continued
King of Poland Sigismund III Vasa was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 until his death in 1632. He was also the king of Sweden from 1592 to 1599.He is well known for his coinage, … Continued
King of the Parthian Empire Mithridates II, also known as Mithridates II the Great, was a king of the Parthian Empire, which was located in present-day Iran and Iraq. It existed from 247 BC to 224 AD. Mithridates II reigned … Continued
Final Ruler of the Flavian Dynasty Domitian, brother of Titus, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 81 AD to 96 AD. He was the third and final ruler of the Flavian dynasty, which was founded by his father Vespasian. … Continued
Peacefulness restored to the Roman World After Nero’s death in 68 AD, the first civil war of the Roman Empire became a reality in the following year. In 69 AD, it was the Year of the Four Emperors, the generals … Continued
