?433- 453 CE - Atilla was ruler of the Huns in the fifth century. Atilla is known to have been a formidable opponent in battle, and the Huns in general were said to be savage combatants. This greatly influenced the Hun dynasty and Atilla expanded his empire to become one of …

306- 337 CE - Constantine was the first Roman Emperor to adopt Christianity and to tolerate it. His famous Edict of Milan officially recognized the religion. Constantine believed that the power of the cross had brought him victory in battle against the Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge. Constantine paved the way …

400 CE

Diocletian was the last of the Roman emperors to persecute the Christians. Despite his efforts, Christianity became a respected and popular belief system.

5-67 CE

Paul of Tarsus was an important figure from Christianity, since he extended the philosophy of Christian religion from a sect of Hebrew teaching into a religion on its own right. Paul was a Jewish Roman who was influenced by Hellenistic Culture. Paul is responsible for much of the …

56- 120 - Tacitus is known as the "greatest historian of the silver age." He wrote several works, including Annals and Histories. Tacitus' works detailed the history of Rome from Tiberius through to Domitian, 14- 96 CE. Tacitus was also a Senator who disliked the abuses of power committed by the …

37- 68 - Nero was a Roman Emperor who is widely regarded to have been inconsequential in his rule. It is said that Nero "fiddled while Rome burned." This statement may indicate that Nero had a propensity for good spirit and lack of leadership. Nero was deposed after a Spanish Revolt …