The History of Rome

114- The Nadir of Our Fortunes

The 260s AD were bad for the Romans, but they could have been a whole lot worse had not Gallienus, Postumus and Odenathus each done their part to defend their respective corners of the Empire.

114- The Nadir of Our Fortunes

 

 

113- Three Empires

Following the capture of Valerian in 260 AD, the western provinces broke away to form a seperate Empire and the east became controlled by the city of Palmyra.

113- Three Empires

112- Captured Alive

Valerian and his son Gallienus did their best to hold the Empire together through the 250s AD, but after Valerian was captured by the Sassanids things quickly spiraledout of control.

112- Captured Alive

111- Phase One Complete

After the Battle of Abrittus, Trebonianus Gallus was proclaimed Emperor. He reigned for two years before being ousted by Aemilianus, who lasted less than a month on the throne before being ousted by Valerian. 

111- Phase One Complete