By the time of his last visit to Jerusalem ca. AD 58, Paul of Tarsus had made enough enemies that his mere presence at the Temple instigated a riot. At the urging of the local Jewish leaders, he was...
Valerius Gratus was the Roman Prefect of Judaea province under Tiberius from 15 to 26 CE. He succeeded Annius Rufus and was replaced by P ontius Pilate. The government of Gratus is chiefly remarkable...
At the height of the dynasty in the early second century, Kushanas controlled a large territory ranging from the Aral Sea through areas that include present day Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan...
Volusian was co-emperor with his father Trebonianus Gallus. Trouble on the frontiers and their inability to win the confidence of the army brought about a successful revolt by the future emperor...
