Sun, 30 May 2010
The reign of Commodus turned on a botched assassination attempt orchestrated by his sister in 182 AD.
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Mon, 24 May 2010
Marcus elevated Commodus to the position of co-Emperor and then died a few years later while campaigning in the north.
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Sun, 16 May 2010
In 175 Avidius Cassius led a brief revolt in the east that forced Marcus to postpone his final triumph along the Danube.
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Sun, 9 May 2010
The Romans fought a series of campaigns against a coalition of German tribes from 167-175. They were on the verge of total victory when news arrived of a rebellion in the east. |