Derek SmithThe Plague Cyprian: A Bug That Gutted The Roman EmpireAs if the political and military crisis of the 3rd century AD weren’t giving Rome enough problems, then comes this: good ol’ plague. In…Sep 20, 2019Sep 20, 2019
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: The Rise of The Balkan BadassesThe Balkans today is known for the former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania but in Roman times, there were no Slavs there and…Jun 13, 20191Jun 13, 20191
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: One Emperor After AnotherAfter the assassination of Septimius Alexander in 235, the typical civil war broke out and this time, a period of endless instability…Jun 13, 2019Jun 13, 2019
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire: The Crisis of The Third CenturyMay 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: The Severan DynastyThis dynasty ruled the Roman Empire from 193 AD until 235. The first emperor of this dynasty was Septimius Severus and history generally…May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: The Sassanids, Rome’s new EnemyAfter Alexander the Great had conquered the Archaemenid Persian Empire, his generals broke up the Macedonian Empire into many states. Soon…May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Derek SmithFall of the Roman Republic, Rise of the EmpireThe Roman Republic: so why did the Roman Republic fall? The best way to answer this question or any question like this is to look back at…May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Derek SmithIntroductionAs some of you might know, in addition to being a realtor and old car junkie, I’m also an Ancient Rome/Greece/Late Antiquity fanatic and…May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
