The Greek poet Crinagoras of Mytilene (1st century BC–1st century AD) once addressed a little poem to an earthquake. He asked ...

In 50 BC the Library of Alexandria burned. In 64, Rome went up in flames, as did Amsterdam in 1421. In 1666, most of London turned to ashes, including over 13,000 homes. In an 1845 theater fire in ...

Afzelius, A. 1942. Die römische Eroberung Italiens (340-264 v. Chr.). Acta Jutlandica 14. Armstrong, J. 2011. Power and politics in fifth century BC Rome: the censorship and consular tribu- nate in ...

Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of ...