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Roman Empire

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The post-Republican period of ancient Rome, characterized by government headed by emperors and large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Augustan Germanic Wars

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Armenian War (58-63)

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Gothic War (376–382)

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Kingdom of Armenia

<p>The Kingdom of Armenia, situated in the rugged Armenian Highlands, was a formidable power in the ancient Near East. Emerging from the ashes of the Iron Age kingdom of Urartu, it reached its zenith under <b>Tigranes the Great</b> (r. 95–55 BC). Tigranes expanded the kingdom into a vast empire stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean, earning the title 'King of Kings' and building a magnificent new capital, <b>Tigranocerta</b>.</p>

Cherusci

A powerful Germanic tribe that inhabited the northern Rhine valley and the Northwestern German Forests, between the Weser River and Elbe. They are best known for their leader Arminius, who annihilated three Roman legions at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.

Parthian Empire

The Parthian Empire (247 BC – 224 AD), also known as the Arsacid Empire, was a major Iranian political and cultural power in ancient Iran. It was founded by Arsaces I of the Parni tribe after rebellin...

Roman Republic

<p>The Roman Republic (509 BC – 27 BC) was the era of ancient Roman civilization characterized by a republican form of government. It began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy and lasted for over 450 years until its subversion through a series of civil wars, leading to the Roman Empire.</p>

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Arminius

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Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo

Roman General

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Fritigern

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Germanicus Julius Caesar

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Lucius Caesennius Paetus

Roman General (Governor of Cappadocia)

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Tiridates I

King of Armenia (Founder of Arsacid Dynasty of Armenia)

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Valens

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Publius Quinctilius Varus