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Martin68

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5. I wonder if there is any evidence that the Emperor actually travelled there. I wouldn't be surprised if the residence

Reply to Staph (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 3, 2024, 12:54 PM

Jan 2024

had a more symbolic significance displaying the wealth of the Roman empire. That was a very long trip in those days. Would an Emperor want to be absent from Rome for an extended period? Wouldn’t that give his enemies an opportunity to undermine his influence?

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Surprising find proves rainy British city was once the centre of the Roman Empire [View all] Judi Lynn Jan 2024 OP

I wonder if Septimus Severus is related to .... CurtEastPoint Jan 2024 #1

It was never "the center of the roman empire, any more than a summer home is the center of any empire. Martin68 Jan 2024 #2

Think of it as the Roman equivalent of Staph Jan 2024 #4

I wonder if there is any evidence that the Emperor actually travelled there. I wouldn't be surprised if the residence Martin68 Jan 2024 #5

Fascinating, Goddessartist Jan 2024 #3

It was a surprise to me, for certain! Thank you! Judi Lynn Jan 2024 #6