Derek SmithThe Plague Cyprian: A Bug That Gutted The Roman EmpireAs if the political and military crisis of the 3rd century AD weren’t giving Rome enough problems, then comes this: good ol’ plague. In…7 min read·Sep 20, 2019----
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: The Rise of The Balkan BadassesThe Balkans today is known for the former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania but in Roman times, there were no Slavs there and…2 min read·Jun 13, 2019--1--1
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: One Emperor After AnotherAfter the assassination of Septimius Alexander in 235, the typical civil war broke out and this time, a period of endless instability…3 min read·Jun 13, 2019----
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of The Roman Empire: The Crisis of The Third Century2 min read·May 16, 2019----
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: The Severan DynastyThis dynasty ruled the Roman Empire from 193 AD until 235. The first emperor of this dynasty was Septimius Severus and history generally…4 min read·May 16, 2019----
Derek SmithThe Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: The Sassanids, Rome’s new EnemyAfter Alexander the Great had conquered the Archaemenid Persian Empire, his generals broke up the Macedonian Empire into many states. Soon…2 min read·May 16, 2019----
Derek SmithFall of the Roman Republic, Rise of the EmpireThe Roman Republic: so why did the Roman Republic fall? The best way to answer this question or any question like this is to look back at…4 min read·May 16, 2019----
Derek SmithIntroductionAs some of you might know, in addition to being a realtor and old car junkie, I’m also an Ancient Rome/Greece/Late Antiquity fanatic and…2 min read·May 16, 2019----