However, the Empire used many of these tribes as military forces in the Roman Army. In AD410, a tribe called the Visigoths stormed into the city of Rome. They killed many people and the Roman ...

As the grown mascot of Rome's army and the only surviving son of a charismatic father, many hoped Caligula would breathe new life into Rome. At first, Caligula lived up to expectations.

Six years later, he held command of the Upper German Army and, in 60 AD, was appointed Governor of Nearer Spain. Eight years into his governorship, Nero purged Rome of suspected plotters ...

I had to leave the army due to my injuries ... With over one million people living there, Rome was a dirty and dangerous place, with a maze of side-streets and slums. There were many of the ...