whose work underpinned the smooth running of the Roman Empire. As its name suggests, the equestrian class was originally composed of the Roman cavalry. In 218 BC, equestrians took on more ...
The social structure of ancient Rome was based on heredity ... Membership of the equestrian class was not restricted to Italian-born citizens, so letting equestrians into the Senate was a big ...
In "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, the namesake of a historical emperor with a thrilling story.