The Palmyrene prince was bent on taking advantage of the general confusion of the times to carve out for himself a considerable kingdom, of which
Sapor’s Second War Against the Romans
Sapor, in A.D. 258, determined on a fresh invasion of the Roman provinces, and once more entering Mesopotamia carried all before him.Continuing
Reign of Persia’s King Sapor I
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Sapor Takes Charge.IntroductionThe Parthians established the last of
Fall of The Roman Empire…in the 15th Century
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #12.In which John Green teaches you about the fall of the
The Roman Empire. Or Republic. Or…Which Was It?
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #10.In which John Green explores exactly when Rome went
Disposals of the Dead Bodies
Today's installment concludes The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,our selection from Life of Christ by Frederic William Farrar published in 1874. For
Death of Jesus
Father," he said, "into thy hands I commend my spirit." Then with one more great effort he uttered the last cry -- "It is finished."Continuing The
Jesus Suffers on the Cross
But now the end was very rapidly approaching, and Jesus, who had been hanging for nearly six hours upon the cross, was suffering from that torment of
Remember Me
O Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom."Continuing The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,our selection from Life of Christ by Frederic