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After Rome captured and plundered Jerusalem, the empire took the area of modern-day Israel under its control.
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Paul of Tarsus is considered one of the biggest figures of the Apostolic Age from the mid 30's to the late 50's CE.
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Jesus was a first century CE preacher of Christianity. Christians believe him to be the incarnation of God of Son.
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The Great Fire of Rome was an urban fire in 64 CE that caused widespread destruction over six days
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Perpetua was 22 years old at the time of her untimely demise. She was the mother of an infant child. She and a slave named Felicity were put to death in Carthage.
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The Great Persecution in 303 CE targeted Christians in the Roman Empire. They were hunted down and severely punished for not complying with Roman religious beliefs.
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Constantine the Great was the emperor of the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 CE. He was also known as Constantine I.
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The Battle of Milvian Bridge took place on a bridge over the Tiber River. Two great Roman Emperors were locked in battle in October 312.
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The Edict of Milan was an agreement to treat Christians in the Roman Empire fairly as long as they did not interfere with Roman religion.
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Theodosius I was the last emperor of the Roman Empire from 379 to 395 CE. He was also known ass Theodosius the Great.
