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Kieren Johns

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Kieren is a UK-based independent researcher with a PhD in Classics and Ancient History, specializing in Ancient Rome. His thesis investigates the epigraphic representation of the Severan emperors. He is passionate about sharing his love of history, and he has contributed to numerous books, apps, and websites. He is currently writing his first book.

Education:University of Warwick, 2022PhD Classics & Ancient HistoryUniversity of Exeter, 2016MA Classics and Ancient HistoryUniversity of ExeterBA History and Ancient HistoryExpertise:
Roman History
Severan Dynasty
Roman Empire
Roman Emperors
Ancient History
Epigraphy
City of Rome
Member since: Apr 27, 2020Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 46

Articles by Kieren Johns

The Year of the Six Emperors (238 CE): A Complete Guide
The Year of the Six Emperors (238 CE): A Complete Guide

The year 238 CE was a year of escalating political chaos during which six rivals fought and died, competing to rule Rome’s mighty empire.

The Untold Story of Selene, Greek Goddess of the Moon
The Untold Story of Selene, Greek Goddess of the Moon

A daughter of the Titans, Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon. She appears throughout Greek mythology in divine wars and torrid love affairs.

Baths of Caracalla: Public Baths in Imperial Rome
Baths of Caracalla: Public Baths in Imperial Rome

Built by one of Rome’s most reviled emperors, the Baths of Caracalla are an architectural masterpiece that influenced architecture in Rome and beyond.

Iris: Greek Goddess and Divine Messenger
Iris: Greek Goddess and Divine Messenger

Iris, divine messenger and daughter of Titans, was the goddess of the rainbow. She blazed a colorful streak through mythology.

Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher Emperor of Rome
Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher Emperor of Rome

Marcus Aurelius is remembered as one of Rome’s greatest “Golden Age” emperors. Is this reputation deserved? His reign, from Meditations to nepotism.

Thanatos: The Greek God of Death
Thanatos: The Greek God of Death

From divine genealogy to ancient poetry and modern art, discover the history and mythology of Thanatos, the ancient Greek god of death.

The Social War (91-87 BCE): Rome vs Italy
The Social War (91-87 BCE): Rome vs Italy

When the Roman Republic was pitched into a fight for survival against the Socii (her Italian allies) the Social War devastated Italy.

Samnite Wars: How Rome Conquered the Samnites (History & Aftermath)
Samnite Wars: How Rome Conquered the Samnites (History & Aftermath)

This is the story of the Samnite Wars, the young Roman Republic’s conquest of southern Italy, and the start of an empire.