Zeno the Isaurian , originally known as Tarasis Kodisa Rousombladadiotes, was an Isaurian officer serving in the Eastern Roman army. He became an...
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. He is ceremonially...
'The Emperor Justinian - Sixth Century, A.D.', 1924. From "Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert...
Emperor Taizong receives Ludongzan, ambassador of Tibet, at his court; painted in 641 CE by Yan Liben ; detail from scroll painting. Emperor Taizong...
Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends the opening of an extraordinary session at the upper house of the parliament in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Oct. 4,...
'Praetorian Guards Haling Claudius as Imperator', 1890. From "Cassell's Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and...
Valens was the brother of Valentinian, and lived in his brother's shadow for many years. When his brother was appointed emperor in 364 CE, he chose...
Maxentius was the son of former Emperor Maximian, and son-in-law to Emperor Galerius. When his father and Emperor Diocletian stepped down, Maxentius...
Licinius was born to a peasant family and was a childhood friend of future emperor Galerius, becoming a close confidante to Galerius and entrusted...
Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends the opening of an extraordinary session at the upper house of the parliament in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Oct. 4,...
Progress of the Emperor of China in the 16th Century, "Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers", by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co.,...
The Opening of the Emperor Napoleon s Coffin. After exhumation of the body from the grave in the Valley of Napoleon, St. Helena, Napoleons coffin is...
Byzantine Emperor, Constantine IX Monomachos, St. Sophia, Istanbul, 20th century. Byzantine emperor from June 11, 1042 to January 11, 1055. Chosen by...
Roman Emperors Gaius Valerius Diocles c. 240-316+ as Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus 284-305 Roman Emperor Portrait on a medal - around 300
'The annual festival celebrating the emperor's birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan', 1847. Scene in the Chinese imperial court. Illustration from The...
Lothair I, Frankish Emperor, 9th century. Lothair seated on a throne and wearing a crown flanked by two guards. When the Emperor Louis the Pious, son...
Zeno the Isaurian , originally known as Tarasis Kodisa Rousombladadiotes, was an Isaurian officer serving in the Eastern Roman army. He became an...
Of Thraco-Roman origin, Maximinus Thrax was a child of low birth, and was seen by the Senate as a barbarian and not a true Roman, despite Caracalla's...
Martinian , also known as Sextus Martinianus, was co-emperor with Licinius. Very little of his past his known aside from serving as a magister at...
Emperor Taizong receives Ludongzan, ambassador of Tibet, at his court, painted in 641 CE by Yan Liben . Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Li...
Emperor Wu of Han , , personal name Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty of China, ruling from 141 to 87 BEC. Emperor Wu is best...
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. He is ceremonially...
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. He is ceremonially...
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. He is ceremonially...
Dioclesianus', , 1830. Diocletian Roman emperor from 284 to 305 who defeated Carinus at the Battle of the Margus and established the most...
Adrian', , 1830. Emperor Hadrian Roman emperor from 117 to 138, energetically pursued his own Imperial ideals and personal interests. From...
'The Emperor Henry II, The Holy ', 1924. From "Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J....
'An Emperor of the Third Century', 1924. From "Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J....
Middle Ages Christian art Mary with the child Jesus| left: John II Komnenos , Emperor of Byzantium right: Irene Empress of Byzantium Empress ....
Valentinian II or Gratian, 4th century Roman Emperors. Head of a statue of Valentinian or his half-brother Gratian . Valentinian was made co-emperor...
Scylitzes chronicle, Cod.gr.S 3,fol.10.v. Michael 1 Rhangabe pro claims Leo V the Armenian as co emperor. Both step onto the shield which was raised...
Empress Yang , consort of Emperor Ningzong, 13th ruler of the Song Dynasty and 4th ruler of the Southern Song Synasty . Hanging scrol painting, c....
Beautiful panorama view on Altar of the Fatherland and Church of Santi Luca and Martina. Roman Forums and green gardens with roses. Rome. Italy....
Roman roads upon the Palatine Hill with beautiful view on Coliseum in background. Rome. Lazio. Italy. Europe.
Louis II , also known as Louis of Italy and Louis the Younger, was the eldest son of Emperor Lothair I, who he co-ruled with until 855, after which...
Theodosius II , also known as Theodosius the Younger and Theodosius the Calligrapher, was the son of Emperor Arcadius of the Eastern Roman Empire. He...
Hostilian was the second son of Emperor Trajan Decius and younger brother of Emperor Herennius Etruscus. He became an imperial prince after his...
Of Thraco-Roman origin, Maximinus Thrax was a child of low birth, and was seen by the Senate as a barbarian and not a true Roman, despite Caracalla's...
Maximinus II , also known as Maximinus Daia or Maximinus Daza, was the nephew of Emperor Galerius. He joined the army and was eventually adopted by...
Constantine V , also known as Constantine the Dung-named, was the son of Emperor Leo III. He succeeded his father in 741, but was almost immediately...
Theodosius I , also known as Theodosius the Great, was born into a military family in Hispania. He served with his father until his execution in 374,...
Galerius was born in Serdica and was initially a herdsman like his father, before going on to join the Roman army, where he served with distinction...
Charlemagne , also known as Charles the Great or Charles I, was King of the Franks who united most of Western Europe during the Middle Ages and laid...
Charlemagne , also known as Charles the Great or Charles I, was King of the Franks who united most of Western Europe during the Middle Ages and laid...
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name L_ Sh“m’n, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. As he encouraged his...
Tang Emperor Taizong's visit to hell: Li Shimin travels through hell's bureaucracy and meets The Dragon King of the Eastern Sea . Emperor Taizong of...
Emperor Taizong receives Ludongzan, ambassador of Tibet, at his court; painted in 641 CE by Yan Liben ; detail from scroll painting. Emperor Taizong...
Otho', , 1830. Otho Roman emperor for three months, from 15 January to 16 April 69, a noble from the Etruscan family, friend and courtier of Nero, he...
Constantine', 1830. Constantine the Great Roman Emperor who ruled between 306 and 337 AD who enacted administrative, financial, social, and military...