Archives for May 2021

Stilicho Fails to Solve Increasing Problems in Western Empire

The senate accordingly passed a resolution declaring Stilicho a public enemy.Continuing Final Division of Roman Empire,our selection from History

The Emperor, who, living in the retirement of his palace, was tempted to trust less to his eyes than his ears, and saw too little of public

It was not only the European parts of Arcadius' dominions that were ravaged in 395, by the fire and sword of barbarians.Continuing Final Division of

The historical essence of the matter is that an immense body of restless, uncivilized Germans could not abide permanently in the center of Roman

When, after his protracted voyage, Phips sailed into the Basin of Quebec, one of the grandest scenes on the western continent opened upon his

This series has six easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Theodosius I’s Heirs.IntroductionWhen Theodosius I, surnamed "the

Today's installment concludes Alexander the Great Wins Battle of Gaugamela,our selection from Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World by Sir Edward

These formidable vehicles were accordingly sent rattling across the plain, against the Macedonian line.Continuing Alexander the Great Wins Battle of

Great reliance had been placed by the Persian King on the effects of the scythe-bearing chariots.Continuing Alexander the Great Wins Battle of