https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6 Choose any Roman Emperor except (Augustus, Nero & Caligula). Write a brief description of why the Emperor is famous, why you picked him, and include a picture of your Emperor. en-us 2022-08-31 17:27:03 UTC 2025-11-08 11:27:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278210378 Galba became an emperor after recruiting an army and marching on Rome. Nero was already dead and there was no heir to succeed him, so Galba became the emperor of Rome. He ruled for seven months, but he was killed on January 15. ]]> 2022-08-31 19:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278210378 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278215407 Titus Flavius became emperor in 79 A.D. Titus is known for building the Coliseum. Flavius was generous to the people during the volcano eruption and the fire in Rome. He was very compassionate to the people and was loved. Eventually, Flavius died of sickness after only ruling for just 3 years, from 79 A.D to 81 A.D..]]> 2022-08-31 19:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278215407 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278220599 Katie Smith

Tiberius is the second emperor of Rome and is most famous for being the son of Augustus, the first emperor. He is also known for being extremely evil and mentally deranged. For Rome, he did help expand along the Danube and what is now Germany.

]]> 2022-08-31 19:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278220599 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278221200 Marcus Aurelius is known as the last of the "Five Good Emperors" of Rome. He reigned from 161-180 CE. His reign marked the end of tranquilty and good government for the Romans. After his death, the Roman government descended into civil war. I picked Marcus Aurelius because he was the last good emperor of Rome. I think he made a lasting impact on Rome as well. ]]> 2022-08-31 19:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278221200 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278225446 In January 15, 69 AD Otho became emperor of Rome because he was born into a family that had held the consulship under Augustus. He ruled Rome for 3 months and was thirty-six years old for this time. Otho was losing a war to Germany so when he was thirty-six years old he stabbed himself.]]> 2022-08-31 19:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278225446 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278225729 Commodus is known to be Rome's cruelest emperor. He enjoyed killing/hunting as a sport and often wore a lion skin for style. He thought of himself as a god and would choose battles with competitors that were weak so that he knew he could win. He eventually lead Rome into major financial issues and civil war causing the entire empire to collapse. I chose Commodus because I thought it was interesting how he caused the whole empire to fall.]]> 2022-08-31 19:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278225729 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278228008 Trajan expanded the Roman Empire larger than it has ever been.  He conquered land East of the empire.  He extensively worked  on public works such as buildings, harbors, and roads. He conquered Dacia, which added land to the Roman Empire. I chose Trajan because he has a cool name and has a funny haircut.]]> 2022-08-31 19:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278228008 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278622085 Publius Aelius Hadrianus' reign occurred over the span of 21 years, from 117 to 138 A.D. During his reign, Hardianus secured Rome's borders through the construction of a 73 mile-long fort used for defensive purposes, referred to as Hadrian's Wall. Hadrianus also constructed the Pantheon under his rule. The Pantheon reshaped architecture through the building's use of concrete shapes. I chose Hadrianus because of his influential power over architecture and construction. His projects of Hadrian's Wall and the Pantheon are still present today.]]> 2022-09-01 02:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278622085 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278678288 Claudius was the 4th Roman emperor and ruled as from 41 to 54 AD. Claudius was proven to be an efficient emperor as he expanded the Roman empire and constructed things like aqueducts, ports, canals and roads. Though he didn't cause much drama throughout his reign, his death was not by natural causes, but instead murder by poison. Agrippina, Claudius's' fourth wife, convinced him to have Nero be his heir, opposed to his biological son Britannicus. Eventually, she wanted him gone, so she fed him poisonous mushrooms which killed him. Nero was emperor for 14 years after that. I chose Claudius because I thought the way he died was really interesting and the fact that he was so easily convinced to let Nero be heir.]]> 2022-09-01 03:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2278678288 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279388412 Vespasian was a Roman emperor who was fourth and last emperor from the Year of the Four Emperors. He reigned from AD 69 to 79. Vespasian founded the Flavian dynasty that ruled the Empire for 27 years. The Flavian dynasty is known for its construction program. His reforms and consolidation of the empire created political stability, and his dynasty created an extensive building and construction program. ]]> 2022-09-01 14:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279388412 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279405995 Molly Kanner

Hadrian was a Roman emperor and was a passionate admirer of Greece, He worked to make Athens, the cultural capital of the Empire. He ordered the construction of many opulent temples, but his most well known construction was Hadrian's Wall in northern Britain. After Hadrian's lover Antinous died, it led Hadrian to establish a widespread cult late in his reign. I chose Hadrian because of his influence on architecture and culture that helped shape the Empire and serve as a guide to several other places today. ]]> 2022-09-01 14:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279405995 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279471018 Nero took Otho's wife, Poppaea Sabina, and married her. He governed Lusitania for 10 years then joined the rebellion against Nero that was led by Galba. When Galba adopted Lucius Piso Licinianus to be his successor instead of Otho, Otho had Galba killed and took the throne for himself.  ]]> 2022-09-01 15:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279471018 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279472580 Tiberius Claudius Nero was the 2nd emperor of Rome. He had his first military command at 22 ,in which lost Roman legion standard were recovered in Parthia. The cruel things that Tiberius did were abuse small children, raping sacrificial attendants, and threw off his opponents off cliffs. I picked him because he is a nutjob even though he might have done so good things he a cruel and crazy. ]]> 2022-09-01 15:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279472580 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279474977 Trajan was a roman emperor from 98 to 117 A.D. He was the first roman emperor from Spain, and he was doubted by the Roman people. To their surprise, he was one of the best emperors Rome has ever seen. He expanded the Roman empire to its furthest borders, conquered Dacia, and built roads, bridges, and aqueducts. I chose Trajan because he was a good commander of his army and a great emperor. ]]> 2022-09-01 15:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279474977 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279475727
Domitian served from 81-96 AD, and he was the son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus. His fifteen-year reign was the longest since that of Tiberius. He was popular with the people and army, but the Roman Senate considered him a tyrant, as he was described as ruthless and had an authoritarian style of ruling. He strengthened the economy of Rome, expanded the border defenses of the Empire, and initiated a massive building program to restore the damaged city. One wild, so-called pastime of his was using a stylus pen to stab flies and then plucking the wings off them one by one. He was also allegedly involved with his brother's death. ]]> 2022-09-01 15:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279475727 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279477305 Trajan was the first non-italian Emperor of Rome. He helped expand the Rome Empire further than ever before, and improved buildings, roads, and other areas throughout Rome. I picked him because he was the last great emperor of Rome before its collapse. ]]> 2022-09-01 15:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279477305 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279479043 Trajan was the first Emperor not from Italy.  Trajan was a Spaniard.  He ruled for 19 years and expanded the Roman Empire to its largest point.  Despite being Spanish Trajan was a great Emperor and arguably the best. Was one of the last good emperors before the collapse of the Roman Empire.  He also improved Roads,buildings, and Rome in all. I Chose Trajan because he proved that you shouldn't discriminate based on ethnicity, and he did great things compared to the other nut jobs.]]> 2022-09-01 15:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279479043 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279483596 Maximian was a Roman Emperor from 286 to 305 AD. Maximian ruled with Diocletian, who was known for helping restore Roman Government after the near anarchy in Rome during the third century. Maximian was a great officer for the Roman army, which led him to become trusted by Diocletian. His role in government was very subordinate compared to Diocletian, yet he was still emperor. Maximian was able to stop the revolt of natives and Germans, which made him so respected.]]> 2022-09-01 15:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279483596 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279645878 Galba was the sixth roman emperor. He was emperor for seven months. He was hated by the people and was assassinated by his ally, Otho, who was jealous of Galba's son for being named heir. Otho ordered for Galba's guards to murder Galba and his son Piso. He was named emperor after Nero's death, because Nero had no heir. He had refused an earlier offer to become emperor]]> 2022-09-01 17:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279645878 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279767623 Lucius Domitius Aurelianus, or more commonly known as Aurelian, was a Roman Emperor who ruled during from 270-275 C.E. He reigned during the Crisis of the Third century, which was a period of time in which the Roman Empire nearly collapsed. While he was emperor, he won an unmatched series of military victories and was able to piece back the Roman Empire together after it had been torn apart by revolution and barbarian invasions. He defeated numerous Germanic tribes as well as the Gallic Empire and restored the empire's eastern provinces as well. He is well known for the construction of the Aurelian Walls in Rome.]]> 2022-09-01 19:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279767623 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279768194 Tiberius was a Roman emperor from 14–37 CE. Although he was not very popular with the senate, he helped improved a lot of things in Rome. He helped the civil services and restored Rome's financial conditions. I picked Tiberius because he was known as one of the greatest emperors, helped Rome in many ways, and was a great general. ]]> 2022-09-01 19:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279768194 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279768937 Chloe Deery- Tiberius is the son of Augustus. He was a corrupt evil man who had no regard for human decency. He reigned for 22 years. His ruling in the beginning was admired by Romans, but eventually they realized how dark and evil his actions were. Some things he did shocked the Rome so much that it was the worst they had ever seen from any Roman Emperor ever. Tiberius was replaced by Caligula, and he died on March 16.]]> 2022-09-01 19:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279768937 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279773409 Constantine I held power as Roman Emperor in the 4th Century from 306-337 AD. He was the first Christian Emperor in Rome and known as the "Last Great Emperor". Wanting to restore morality in Rome, he encourages the practice of Christian religion and shuts the Coliseum down. These attempts did not change anything in Rome. When barbarians later came to surface in Northern Rome, he found him and his army outnumbered. Remarkably, they won fighting against the attacks. This made Constantine realize that Rome needed better defense for attacks, so to fix this, he had to split the Roman Empire. He built a new city called "Constantinople" in hopes that this could become the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. I chose Constantine because the eyes in the statue above really caught my attention!]]> 2022-09-01 19:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279773409 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279776080 Aulus Vitellius became the emperor of Rome in the year 69 A.D. Vitellius was the son of Lucious Vitellius a consul and former governor of Syria. Vitellius reigned for 8 months during a civil war in Rome. Later on the banks of the Tiber river he was assassinated by three assailants who stabbed him to death. ]]> 2022-09-01 19:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279776080 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279959744 Commodus served as Roman emperor from 177-192. He is famous for causing civil strife that put an end to 84 years of stability within Rome. He was made coruler with his father in 177. He worked with his father to invade parts of Germany, but after his father's death, he ceased to continue to invade. However, his rule became vicious after the retaliation he executed against a group of senators after a failed assassination attempt. While political uprise spread through Rome, Commodus was losing his sanity and renamed Rome Colonia Commodiana after himself. This led to him being taken out of power by being strangled to death in 192. ]]> 2022-09-01 23:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279959744 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279970236 Caracalla was a Roman Emperor from 211 to 217 CE. He was born as Lucius Septimius Bassianus. In the year 198 CE. Caracalla became co-ruler with his father Septimius Severus before taking power in 211 CE with his brother. He is known for giving Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. He is also known to be one of the most unattractive individuals to rule rome as emperor. He is described as cruel, capricious, and murderous. Caracalla was also known for his colossal baths. Although he did give citizenship to the free he also collected higher tax revenue for the state. His priority was always given to the Roman army sharing hardship with soldiers which led to popularity with his army. He was assassinated by Macrinus on 217 CE.  I picked him because although he wasn't the best Emperor, he set an example on what not to be and demonstrated how being a bloodthirsty tyrant resulted in being the reason for the decaying of the roman empire. ]]> 2022-09-01 23:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2279970236 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280043895 Trajan was a Roman Emperor that was emperor in 98 A.D. through 117 A.D. He was successful in expanding Rome to its peak land ownership as well as building roads, aqueducts, and harbors. Trajan was considered to be the last good emperor Ancient Rome ever saw. I decided to pick Trajan because he was the last good emperor Ancient Rome will ever see, and he was generous to Rome's population by giving out money and grain to poor citizens.]]> 2022-09-02 01:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280043895 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280069072 Trajan was a Roman emperor who ruled from 98 A.D. to 117 A.D. and was the first Roman emperor born outside of Italy. He was very generous to the people of rome giving away gifts and increased the number of poor receiving free grain. Trajan also conquered Dacia and expanded the Roman empire to its largest point. He improved many things in Rome such as roads and buildings while creating new harbors & bridges. The reason I chose Trajan was he was great Roman leader, he helped out lower class citizens, and expanded the Roman Empire while fixing itself. All in all Trajan was a respectable Roman leader who was liked by many.]]> 2022-09-02 01:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280069072 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280077722 Trajan was a Roman emperor from 98-117 AD. He was the first non-Italian emperor that ever served. He expanded the Romans' military more than any other emperor before him and was also the first emperor to be chosen since the was no family left in the bloodline of the past emperors. Trajan was also a giving person as he helped many lower-class Romanians by treating them to money and grain. I choose Trajan because he was very successful with the Roman military and was well respected by the Romans because of his leadership and selfless actions toward the people. ]]> 2022-09-02 01:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280077722 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280117448 Domitian was a Roman emperor who served from 81 AD. - 96 AD. He is known as one of the worst emperors the Roman empire had ever seen. He was very narcissistic and only seemed to care for himself. He ended up being extremely cruel and unjust. I picked Domitian because he ruled for a long time and I thought that it was interesting how he was assassinated in a conspiracy of court officials, similar to how Julius Ceasar died.]]> 2022-09-02 02:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280117448 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280118635 Tiberius was an roman emperor who ruled from 14-37 AD. Tiberius had a brilliant military career expanding Rome into what is now known as modern day Germany. Although he slowly became an hated emperor as he was incapable of running politics, had poor judgment, and was overcome with jealousy. Due to this he led Rome into a dark age of political purges, murder, and terror. His reign of 22 years came to an end when he was murdered and dumped in a river on March 16. I picked Tiberius because he looked interesting, and had not been picked as much as other emperors]]> 2022-09-02 02:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280118635 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280120931 Vespasian was deemed emperor through 69 A.D. and 79 A.D. He found this way to the crown after a civil war broke out declaring who was the new emperor after Nero failed to produce any offspring. Vespasian won the civil war instantly became a popular emperor among the Roman people. Vespasian's biggest accomplishment throughout his reign as emperor was building the Flavian Amphitheater or as we know it as the Colosseum. Vespasian built the Colosseum as a way to revitalize Rome and it certainly worked as people would join and watch the Colosseum events every year. Vespasian's reign ended in 79 A.D. where he died of natural causes. I picked Vespasian because I was intrigued about his reign and his decisions like the building of the Colosseum and I overall thought he was a pretty decent emperor. ]]> 2022-09-02 02:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280120931 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280145771 Elagabalus (rules 218-222 A.D) was Syrian, and became emperor of Rome at the age of 14. When he came to Rome as emperor, he brought with him his worship for the eastern god Elagabalus — building a new temple, making animal sacrifices to the god each morning, and ordering that the god take precedence before all Roman gods, even Jupiter. Nicknamed after the god, the emperor also had children tortured and sacrificed. He even asked doctors to castrate him and give him female organs. I choose Elagabalus because he was a new emperor and because he wasn't a roman born emperor. One day when Elagabalus was on the way to publicly present his cousin and mother, when a group of guards started to praise alexander(which is his grandson). When Elagabalus had enough of the praising he told his men that if they participated in this insubordination any longer then they would be executed. The S.P.Q.R then murdered Elagabalus.]]> 2022-09-02 02:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280145771 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280154166 Majorian was a Roman emperor from 457 to 461. He is known as the last emperor to make an effort to restore the Roman Empire. As the Roman Empire was collapsing, he held it up for 4 years until his succession. In his early life, Majorian became a military commander in the Roman Army, following in the footsteps of his father. He helped to invade Gaul with his commander, Flavius Aetius. He also created two new laws while in power. I chose Majorian because he is often overlooked, but he helped the Roman Empire stay sturdy for a few good years while he was in power.]]> 2022-09-02 02:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280154166 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280169044 Commodus was the emperor of Rome from 180 BC to 192 BC. He became co-emperor in 177 BC with his father and when his father fell ill Commondus took over. He was very obsessed with the and also renamed Rome after himself. He performed in many gladiator battles in and out of the stadium of Hercules. He was assassinated by a small group of people including the emperor's chamberlain and a mistress because he was known to be a curse for Rome. While he was in power the city went bankrupt and chaos broke loose. ]]> 2022-09-02 02:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280169044 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280181704 Galba was named the emperor of Rome after Nero had died. Before his assassination, he ruled for nearly seven months, and during this duration, he was greatly hated, even to the point where the assassin was one of his friends. He was the sixth Roman Emporer and before Nero's death, he had even refused to become emperor, but claimed his spot as nobody was left in Nero's bloodline after his passing. He did so by marching on Rome via recruiting an army and he died after 7 months of rule on January 15th.]]> 2022-09-02 02:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280181704 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280340882 Following the death of Nero, Vespasian was appointed as emperor. Vespasian had ruled as emperor from 69 to 79 AD. As emperor, Vespasian worked hard to bring back law, order, and self-respect to Rome. He had come from humble origins as his father was a roman knight and his mother was a tax collector. During his reign as emperor, he was famously known for founding the Flavian dynasty, which ruled the Roman empire between 69 and 96 AD. Throughout this period, great building projects, successful wars and some bad events had occurred. For example, one of the greatest creations made during the Flavian dynasty was the Colosseum, which was built by Vespasian, himself. The Colosseum was used for hosting events, such as the Gladiatorial games. It was also used for hosting executions and mock battles. My decision for choosing Vespasian is based on the fact that he was the first emperor that came to my mind. ]]> 2022-09-02 05:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280340882 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280631364 Tiberius ruled as Emperor of Rome from 14 to 37 A.D. He was the second Roman emperor as his father was Augustus was the first. He is mainly remembered as a corrupt and evil man as he committed atrocious and perverse acts during his life. I chose this emperor because he had such an admired predecessor and he ended up being horrible and hated.]]> 2022-09-02 12:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280631364 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280679988 Publius Hadrianus ruled from 117 to 138 AD. He became emperor after Trajan died. Hadrianus is known as the third of the five good emperors. He is known for his pursuit of literature and growing the Roman Empire by building many important buildings. One of these buildings is known as Hadrian's Wall, located in Northern Britain. this wall was made to prevent invasion from the north. He also was known for his love affair with Bithynian youth Antinous. He only deified it after the young man's death. He had very close relationships with the Roman army and the people. This caused him to be greatly admired and loved by everyone. He also rebuilt the Pantheon, after it was destroyed in a fire. Overall, he made many relationships, raised many monuments, and expanded the Roman Empire even larger making him one of the greatest emperors of Rome ever. ]]> 2022-09-02 12:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280679988 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280743272 Vespasian was a Roman emperor who was fourth and last emperor from the Year of the Four Emperors. He reigned from AD 69 to 79. Vespasian founded the Flavian dynasty that ruled the Empire for 27 years. The Flavian dynasty is known for its construction program. His reforms and consolidation of the empire created political stability, and his dynasty created an extensive building and construction program. I chose Vespasian because he brought Rome great help and was very influential to Romans. ]]> 2022-09-02 13:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280743272 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280854558 Vespasian was a Roman emperor that succeded the tyrant Nero and led the city to a new and more prosperous era. He ruled between 69-79 AD and is most well known for starting the construction of the Flavian amphitheater, which is known today as the coliseum. He is also credited in reviving Rome after the long and destructive civil war.]]> 2022-09-02 15:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280854558 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280863608 Elagabalus was the Roman Emperor from years 218-222. He was certainly on the negative end when it comes to Rome's emperors, which provided him with much of his fame. It did not help that he took power at quite a young age. Elagabalus was part of an Arab family from Syria, and he spent some time as head priest of Elagabal, the sun god. The young teenager started towards his time of rule when his cousin died, and a war, started by his Grandmother, broke out against his cousin's successor. Elagabalus was 14 years of age when this occurred. During his time of rule, he was found to disrespect Roman religious views, and he had questionable sexual relations. Some religious disrespect stemmed from forcing his beliefs on others. Elagabalus even went so far to switch Jupiter with the deity Elagabal, which government officials were forced to worship. Some oddities to do with his romantic life are his many wives, speculation of sexual relations with many men, and even prostituting himself. Among those things, Elagabalus was an overall bad leader, not because he was a tyrant, but because he carried out many psychotic acts, which is why I found interest in researching him.]]> 2022-09-02 15:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280863608 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280864215 Constantine was in power of Rome as an emperor from 3006-337 A.D. He was known and the last great emperor and the first emperor to convert Rome to christianity. He tried to prevent the fall of rome by shutting the coliseum to restore morality into rome. He had very little success with these attempts even with the good intent behind them. After that Constantine led the Roman army into battle against barbarians, where he defeated them. The night before the battle he apparently saw a giant cross in the sky and it promised him victory if they carried christianity into the battle. I chose Constantine because the story of the flaming cross was very interesting to me.]]> 2022-09-02 15:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280864215 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280866346 Vespasian was a Roman emperor who founded the Flavian dynasty and ruled for 27 years, with him resigning in 69 AD. The Flavian dynasty made such a great impact on Rome because it was a construction period, with creations like the coliseum being made. I chose Vespasian because he made such an impact on Rome and was miles better than the previous Emperor Nero. He revived the city of Rome in a sense by coming out of civil war and a hierarchy of poor emperors, to reconstruct the city into one of the best versions of itself. ]]> 2022-09-02 15:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280866346 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280900747 At a young age Alexander showed great signs of intelligence and was very athletic, in fact he was tutored by the great Aristotle. His father, Philip ll, was assassinated putting Alexander in power at the age of 20. Alexander wanted to carry out his father's goals and destroy the Persian empire. In 333 B.C. Alexander invaded Persia with the blessing of the Oracle. He marched through Asia Minor unbattled until the battle of Issus. At the battle of Issus Alexander meets Darius lll for the first time. At this battle Darius fled the battle field abandoning his forces, wife, and mother, instead of harming Darius's mother and wife, Alexander gave the wife to a close general of his and made the mother his own. Alexander ruled his empire in a peaceful manner and controlled the largest empire the world had ever seen. Alexander died of Malaria and his empire was fought over until the Romans came and conquered it.]]> 2022-09-02 15:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280900747 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280935794 Nerva was a roman emperor from 96 to 98 CE, and his ruling brought stability to Rome after years of trouble from his successors. he began the foundations for the new golden era that would later the emperor trajan would bring into full fruition. after the short lived flavian dynasty, domatitan left no surviving heirs which would cause the roman empire to collapse in the fight for the position as emperor. the quick fix answer to their problem was nerva. ]]> 2022-09-02 16:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2280935794 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2281110898 Trajan was a very successful Roman emperor during his reign from 98 to 117 CE. He came into power after Nerva passed, and was loved by the people of Rome for 19 years. He was a trailblazer, in that he was not from Italy. He was Spanish and was not the last emperor to come from another country. While he is in power, he does an amazing job of bettering the city of Rome. He does everything he can to undo the damage done by previous emperors. He redesigned the Pantheon to include the world's largest concrete dome and established good relations with the Senate. Trajan was also very concerned with the welfare of the public and spent a lot of time making sure the people were taken care of. He cared for poor children and updated Rome's infrastructure. Under Trajan's rule, roads were updated, bridges and aqueducts were built, and public baths became more frequent around the city. Trajan was not only a good diplomat but also an amazing warrior. He battled the same region twice and won both times. This is the reason why he was able to expand the territory of the Roman Empire to its furthest limits. I chose Trajan because he was able to restore the Roman people's faith in their emperor, even if it was only for the duration of his reign. ]]> 2022-09-02 19:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2281110898 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2289179589 Servius Sulpicius Galba, known as Galba was the sixth Roman emperor. He ruled from 68-69 AD. He took the throne following Nero's death. He was unable to gain popularity with the people of Rome, so he was assassinated by Otho. He had many health issues and was unfit for the role of emperor. He originally declined the offer of power, but no one else was left in Nero's bloodline, so he had to accept. He died January 15, 69 AD.]]> 2022-09-09 04:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2289179589 https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2305901884 Elagabalus was an Roman Emperor who ruled from  218-222 AD. He was born in Syria and came to power when he was just 14 years old. We is best known for attempting to change Rome's official religion to a Religion called the worship of Elagabalus. The religion was based off a syrian god named, "Elagabal" and the God was meant to replace Jupiter. His reign soon came to an end when he was 18 due to his assassination, on March 11, 222. Elagabalus' grandmother has coordinated his assassination, but the Praetorian Guards executed his assassination. After he was killed the Praetorian Guards dragged his naked body through Rome, and he was later replaced by his cousin. I picked this roman emperor because I belied the was he was assassinated was something extremly uncommon being that hid own Grandmother planned his death. ]]> 2022-09-21 01:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jasonweidert/4nt334x7z1bsnsf6/wish/2305901884