Irene of Athens was the first Greek-Roman empress to wield power as a sole ruler of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.

Synagogues were classified as colleges to get around Roman laws banning secret societies ... been plundered and wrecked by Judaea’s foreign rulers. The third time, it had been rebuilt by Herod ...

There were over 80 emperors of the Roman Empire, but how much do you know about these all-powerful rulers?. | Credit: piola666/Getty Images The Roman emperors held vast wealth and control in the ...

Here are 15 questions to test your knowledge of the rulers of the Roman Empire. Good luck! And if you need a hint click the yellow button. Tom Metcalfe is a freelance journalist and regular Live ...