The early lives of Caracalla and Geta - HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · The latter achievement was the Baths of Caracalla, a magnificent complex in Rome. The largest of its kind at the time, able to fit 1,600 people, it included vast baths and pools, vaulted ceilings, libraries, gyms, halls and gardens, and decorated with exquisite marbles, mosaics and statues.
How Historically Accurate Is It? - HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · From there, it looks very much like a reskin of Gladiator, with Lucius – revealed to be Maximus’s son – seeming to lead a rebellion from within the arena, and Joaquin Phoenix’s deranged emperor Commodus replaced with a tantalisingly terrible two-for-one deal in the form of co-emperors Caracalla and Geta (Fred Hechinger and Joseph Quinn). In a verbatim moment that may yet echo through ...
Britain’s Historical Periods - HistoryExtra
Oct 9, 2024 · It is also known for the Regency period, which strictly applies to the years 1811–1820 in British history. "The Regency period is often viewed through the pages of Jane Austen – a time of country house visits, balls and strict social etiquette," explains Dr Lizzie Rogers. "Yet, beneath its genteel exterior lurks an era …
Was Maximus Decimus Meridius A Real Gladiator? | HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · In Gladiator, director Ridley Scott created a swords-and-sandals epic that was half-history and half-fiction, and that includes his titular hero. Yet, as Jonny Wilkes, explores, there were plenty of real figures from Roman history to draw …
History Of Christmas | Origins, Traditions & Historical Facts ...
Dec 4, 2023 · In 1822, minister Clement Clarke Moore penned the famous Christmas poem An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas, now known for its opening line, “Twas the night before Christmas”.This poem went one step further than the original legend and depicted St Nicholas flying on a reindeer-driven sled to deliver toys by entering through the chimney, solidifying the character's connection with gift ...
How & When Did WW2 Officially End? - HistoryExtra
While 2 September 1945 is generally recognised as the final, official end of the Second World War, in many parts of the world fighting continued long beyond that date. And, given the vast scale of the war, which involved troops from every part of the world, it did not simultaneously come to an end everywhere. Instead, it ended in stages. Historian Keith Lowe explains how and when the war ...
The Elizabethan Era, 1558–1603: Life In The Golden Age
Mar 13, 2024 · The Elizabethan age (1558–1603) is named after the reign of England’s last Tudor monarch, Queen Elizabeth I. The period is often referred to as a ‘Golden Age’ of history: England became a major European power in politics, exploration, trade and the arts, while Elizabeth I’s long rule created stability after the shorter, tumultuous rules of …
Life In The Trenches During WWI: What Was It Like? - HistoryExtra
Nov 6, 2023 · In its simplest form, the classic British trench used during the 1914–18 war was about six feet deep and three-and-a-half feet wide. It had a fire step, which was about 18 x 18 inches, where soldiers could stand and shoot at the enemy.
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The assassination of Empress Elisabeth - HistoryExtra
Oct 4, 2022 · Who was Empress Elisabeth, aka Sisi? Titles: Empress consort of Austria (1854–98) and queen of Hungary (1867–98) Also known as: Sisi Born: 24 December 1837, Possenhofen Castle, Bavaria Died: 10 September, 1898, Geneva, Switzerland Parents: Duke Maximilian Joseph and Princess Ludovika of Bavaria Spouse: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary