79 ⟶ Death of Caenis, Mistress of Vespasian

Caenis, Roman slave and secretary of Antonia Minor (mother o...
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📜 Roman Law Protects Older and Crippled Slaves from Execution

In Rome a law prohibits the execution of old and crippled slaves.⟶
Roman Law Protects Older and Crippled Slaves from Execution (52)
Roman EmpireSlaveryLawAncient romeSocial JusticeLegal Reform
ItalyItaly

🏟️ Construction of the Colosseum Begins

Vespasian starts the building of the Colosseum; the amphitheatre is used for gladiatorial games and public spectacles, such as sea battles, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas of Classical mythology.⟶
Construction of the Colosseum Begins (72)
Roman EmpireAncient romeArchitectureGladiatorial GamesVespasianEntertainment
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Vespasian and Titus Assume Roman Consulship

Emperor Vespasian and his son Titus Caesar Vespasianus become Roman Consuls.⟶
Vespasian and Titus Assume Roman Consulship (74)
Roman EmpireAncient romeVespasianTitus
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⚱️ Death of Caenis, Mistress of Vespasian

Caenis, Roman slave and secretary of Antonia Minor (mother of Emperor Claudius) and mistress of Emperor Vespasian⟶
Death of Caenis, Mistress of Vespasian (79)
Roman EmpireAncient romeVespasianSlavery
ItalyItaly

⚰️ Death of Titus Flavius Hyrcanus, Roman Aristocrat

Titus Flavius Hyrcanus, Roman aristocrat⟶
Death of Titus Flavius Hyrcanus, Roman Aristocrat (79)
Roman EmpireAristocracyDeathAncient romeNobility
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