The article examines the phenomenon of poisoning at the imperial court during the reign of Julio-Claudian dynasty, contrasted with the state of affairs in the Republican period. Drawing on the source texts and the latest scientific hypotheses, the author discusses consecutive cases of Drusus, Germanicus and Claudius on the one hand, and the murderous deeds of emperor Nero on the other. This paper attempts to reopen investigation and establish a diagnosis against the background of that period.
The history of Mogontiacum spans the period from 17/16 BCE to the end of the fourth century CE. It was a strong military base (with two legions stationed there in the first century) and a major settlement centre, though without municipal rights. However, the demographic and economic development, as well as the superior administrative and political status enabled Mogontiacum to transform – in socio-economic and urbanistic terms – into a real city. This process was crowned in the latter half of the third century with the construction of the city walls.
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