With his second wife, Julia Domna, Severus had two sons; the elder, Caracalla, was proclaimed Augustus, or co-emperor, in 198, and the younger, Geta, in 209. Severus travelled to Britain in …

Severus replaced the Praetorian Guard with a new 15,000-man guard from his own Danubian legions. He temporarily pacified his rival in Britain, Decimus Clodius Albinus, by naming him …

Severus enlarged the Roman Empire further with campaigns in Africa and Britain. He made significant gains in Caledonia (modern Scotland) and strengthened Hadrian’s Wall but fell …

Jun 27, 2025 · Severus’ ancestry has sparked debate, notably around a lyrical ode by Statius dedicated to a friend named Septimius Severus. This Severus, admired for oratory skills, had …

Apr 11, 2011 · In 208 CE, small scale fighting on the frontier of Roman Britain gave Severus the excuse to launch a campaign there which would last until his death in 211 CE. With this …

Discover the life and reign of Septimius Severus, the powerful military leader who brought stability to Rome after the Year of the Five Emperors. Learn about his military conquests, political …

Sep 27, 2024 · Septimius Severus ruled as Roman emperor from 193 to 211 CE. Learn about him, his history, and his impact on the city of Rome here.

Jul 17, 2020 · Septimius Severus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. He was born in what is now modern-day Libya and is often considered the founder of the Severan …

Lucius Septimius Severus was Roman emperor from 193 to 211. He was born in Leptis Magna, Libya in the Roman province of Africa. As a young man he advanced throu...

5 days ago · He might have hidden them beneath a curtain of hair and a scowl, but there were actually many layers to Professor Severus Snape. Which part of this Slytherin’s personality is …