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Hadrian’s Wall stretches from the east to the west coast of northern Britain, spanning approximately 73 miles (118 kilometers). During his visit to Britain in 122 CE, Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of the wall. It served both to control movement and to defend against invasions by northern tribes, while also demonstrating Roman authority and power. The wall was built using a combination of stone and turf, with…

The Edict on Maximum Prices, issued by Emperor Diocletian in 301 CE, was one of the most ambitious economic measures in Roman history. It aimed to control soaring inflation and stabilize the Roman economy. The law sets maximum price limits for more than 1.200 products, raw materials, labour and services, transport, animals and even slaves. It was inscribed on stone tablets and distributed throughout the empire. Violators faced…

The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch constructed near the Colosseum in Rome, under the orders of Emperor Constantine I. The construction of the Arch of Constantine honored Constantine’s triumph against Maxentius in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312 CE). Standing at about 21 meters tall, this triumphal arch represents one of the largest surviving Roman arches from antiquity. The construction of the Arch of Constantine included newly…