Antiochus of Seleucia

oh... it wasn't a virus on rampage, but it was a set base ready to break loose then.

There is one distinct historical figure who fit all three: Jesus.

Suggestion: Is there any way to change the orginanization of the albums in the gallery? Instead of listing them by Album Name perhaps the hierarchy should start with the member name, then click to list all their albums. Ex: Gallery > Users > Albums of User > Pics When all the albums are jumbled together, it's kinda messy.

Romulus Augustus Romulus Augustus was the son of Orestes, at one time the ambassador of Attila to Constantinople. He had chosen to serve the Romans rather than follow Atilla's successors to the Scythian steppes. His talent and experience as a soldier quickly elevated him through the ranks of the army. When Julius Nepos was appointed by Zeno (emperor in the east), Nepos appointed Orestes as the “Master of Soldiers” of one of the last armies the Western Empire had. It consisted mostly German mercenaries. Since Orestes was of German ancestry, the troops were more loyal to him than the Empire. Orestes saw his opportunity and marched on Revanna, the seat of the Emperor. August 28, 475 AD Julius Nepos fled Revanna on a ship to Dalmatia. Orestes waited roughly two months for recognition from the East. The East refused to recognize him, but on October 31, 475 he robed his son Romulus, a fourteen year-old boy, not himself, to the throne. Orestes might have done this because his wife, the mother of Romulus, was a Roman and thus Romulus would be more acceptable to the Roman people. However, the father would still be the power behind the throne. It must not have helped, for the Romans publicly disrespected Romulus. He was commonly referred to as “Momyllus,” or “Little Disgrace.” The “Augustus” was his given name, not the commonly added surname of new emperors. Nonetheless it was distorted to “Augustulus” or “Little Augustus” which we still refer to in “Romulus Augustulus”. Even though his father basically ruled in his name, there are really no records of any laws or administrative achievements known during his reign. There were also relatively few coins issued for there ware scant rescources by this time. The reign did not last long as the property donative promised to the German troopers when they took Ravenna was withheld by Orestes. To his credit, Orestes refused to allow these troopers to despoil Italy. As there were no longer any provinces left in the West with which to honor the pledge, the German troopers revolted under the leadership of Odoacer (a barbarian chieftain of Hunnish/Scirian background), and besieged Ticinum where Orestes had taken refuge. The town was captured, looted and Orestes was slain on August 28, 476 AD, exactly one year from the date he drove Nepos from Ravenna. On September 4, or very shortly thereafter, Odoacer dethroned Romulus and exiled him to the Lucullan Castle in Campania. He was, however, given a 6000 solidi yearly allowance. Odoacer sent the senators with the Imperial Regalia to Constantinople. The Western half of the Empire had come to an inglorious end. Italy was now a kingdom ruled by a barbarian. There is some controversy as to who was really the last emperor. The Eastern Empire never recognized Romulus. When the senators asked Zeno who their sovereign was, Gibbons states that Zeno replied, “The first you have murdered, the second you have expelled; but the second is still alive and whilst he lives he is your lawful sovereign.” Nonetheless, Romulus Augustus created one of histories greatest ironies by being the last Roman ruler who also bore the names of the legendary founder and beloved first emperor. He was never very popular, and Gibbons claims he was, “A youth only recommended by his beauty.” There is some evidence he lived to about 507 – 511 AD; records of him founding a religious center and negotiating with Theodoric the Goth for his yearly allowance. Sadly, Romulus Augustus was no more than the child of one of a long list of usurpers who witnessed the end of the Western Roman Empire. Gibbon, Edward. Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. New York: Modern Library, 2003. Grant, Michael. The Roman Emperors. Michael Grant Publications, 1985. Mathisen, Ralph W., and Geoffry S. Nathan. Romulus Augustulus. 20 Aug. 2006 <http://www.roman-emperors.org/auggiero.htm>. Romulus Augustus. 20 Aug. 2006 <http://www.roman-empire.net/collapse/romulus.html>.

That's awesome! Ditto for me!

I went with principate but I also like the period between the conquest of Italia and the Punic Wars.

After the republic, the Roman mindset was becoming more, "If it ain't broke don't fix it." They seemed to do just fine with the cavalry they had. It is true once the infantry began to decline the horsemen impoved in effectiveness.

I'm going to be a junior in high school this year and taking AP U.S. History. I think I'm in for a back-buster...

Ok, it's official, I saw the news and pluto got the boot. "Members of the International Astronomical Union overwhelmingly voted to demote Pluto to a "dwarf planet." Though still retaining the term planet, it was clear that Pluto had been exiled."

I know what he's talking about. Ancient authors are hard reading. I know most of the big words, but the style is sooo different. I still manage through them though.

I was going to say that myself! It would be virtually impossible to coordinate with people and their ever-crappy connections, but I could see it under a lan connection. Activision needs to dump Gayspy, I'm soo sick of it. If you play a game enough you know how the computer works, so conquering the map isn't a challenge anymore... however a multiplayer campaign would get me addicted all over again.

Rameses, he's pretty great, but I just hear "Alexander is the best!!!!!!!!" and no explaination as to why... way too much. You put out some good reasons. I take note of logical answers. My thanks. Edit: None of us should like any of the huns because thier conquests started many of the mass migrations of 'barbarians' into Roman lands and contributed to the weakening of the Empire. All supporters of Atilla shall be :giljotiini:

Uh oh, now I have to choose between CivCity and Caesar IV. No more Glory of the Roman Empire for me.

Ack, the huns conquered more land than Alexander, but it was wilderness with a village here or there. Alexander is overrated. Hmph. There's my two cents worth.

Perhaps you need something like this? Civil and Military Offices

I haven't seen even one episode... I don't have hbo. I feel I'm missing out on something...

Cato, you never cease to amaze me...

Also, in RTR the units are more balanced. The phalanxes are no longer super-duper killamatics. A head-on attack won't destroy your infantry anymore, but will still do considerable damage. Also, with cavalry, the initial charge is the only thing cavalry are good for. Even then they take some losses because men fall off the horse when they impact a wall of men. The only thing I don't like is the province-building system. It takes way too long for my taste, but it did take a while to make a client-state provincial back then. I love all the cities, and the campaign map truly brings out the feeling of the territories. Illyria feels so barbarian/hellenisticly influenced. Watch out for the naked fanatics. Hehe.

Actually, the poor probably had more to worry about--they could afford to lose less; they were surrounded by more criminals; and they had less influence with the justice system. So if you couldn't afford a Hortensius or Cicero, getting a dog was probably a good idea. Yes... very true... but would it be more risky breaking into a crowded apartment to grab a few coins than a quiet out-of-the-way villa with a lot of coins? Really though, it could go both ways. The poor plebs probably couldn't afford or house a dog anyway. Interesting thread.

Heard of it. Don't remember the details. Have the book info: Brand, C.E. "Roman Military Law." C1966 VTexas Printing Div. Austin TX. It's somewhere in there- and in my school library... unaccesable until sept. 5th. Arg!

True, but which is better, cheap barbarians or loyal nationalists? I agree with you, by this time the westerners were pacified people. Their fighting spirit of the republican times were long gone.

If you need any help with design artwork *cough* I could help...