What is a pontoon bridge? History of science
A pontoon bridge from the Column of Marcus Aurelius, in Rome A pontoon bridge is a temporary bridge that you make by lining up a lot of boats crossways across the river, [...]
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Marcus Aurelius – last of the five good Roman emperors
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, riding on a horse Who was Marcus Aurelius? Marcus Aurelius was the last of the five good emperors. He came to the throne when Antoninus Pius [...]
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The five good emperors – Rome’s golden age
The Roman emperor Domitian, assassinated in 96 AD When Domitian was assassinated in 96 AD, people were very much afraid that it would be like after the assassination of Julius Caesar, or after Nero's suicide, [...]
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Column of Marcus Aurelius – Roman art
Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome Who built the column? Marcus Aurelius' column was actually not built by Marcus Aurelius himself but by his son Commodus, about 180-190 AD. Who was Marcus [...]
