Praetorians Archive

Nerva: ‘Pater Patriae’ – Aging Roman Emperor Who Succeeded In Time Of Crisis

AncientPages.com | January 3, 2020

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Following the assassination of Domitian of the Flavian Dynasty (81–96) on September 18, 96, a new Emperor appeared on the same day. Domitian

Secret Police In Ancient Rome – Frumentarii: Who Were They And What Was Their Role?

AncientPages.com | August 12, 2019

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Frumentarii' was a special military elite in Roman Empire that served as the emperor's secret police. At the turn of the second and

Praetorian Guard: Roman Elite Unit Assigned To Protect But Also Involved In Confinement, Execution, Spying And Threats

AncientPages.com | May 26, 2018

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Every ruler wants his bodyguard to protect him against political opponents, people's wrath, and personal enemies. No wonder Emperor Augustus (predecessor of Julius