The History of Rome

131- The New Game in Town

With the Tetrarchy in shambles, Diocletian will be called out of retirement in 308 AD to help broker a settlement. But the new new order will prove as bad as the old new order.

131- The New Game in Town

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130- Lost in Transition

Less than two years after Diocletian's abdication, the Tetrarchy was left in shambles following the power plays of Constantine and Maxentius.

130- Lost in Transition

Christchurch and Japan Earthquake Appeal

As I'm sure you are all aware, Japan has now been devestated by a massive earthquake as well. Here are some links to all manner of support sites:

Red Cross for New Zealand: http://www.redcross.org.nz/

New Zealand Government: http://www.christchurchearthquakeappeal.govt.nz/

Red Cross for Japan: http://redcross.org/portal

UK Red Cross: Click here for New Zealand. Click here for Japan

Thank you and may the gods soon relent. 

 

129- Abdication

In 305 AD, Diocletian and Maximian voluntarily abdicated the throne, handing power over to Galerius and Constantius.

129- Abdication