This program will be available for sale to the general public starting on March 7, 2026.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. 50 Years that Reforged the Roman Empire: Chaos, Conquest, and Transformation Evening Lecture/Seminar Monday, June 22, 2026 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET Code: 1K0709 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $25 Member $35 Gen. Admission Resize text Queen Zenobia Addressing Her Soldiers by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1730 By the year 235, at the end of ancient Rome’s golden age—the Pax Romana—two centuries of peace gave way to relentless border invasions, civil wars, monetary debasement, and a virulent pandemic. Imperial dynasties failed amid revolutions and revolts, and a once-unified empire fragmented. Yet amid the chaos, asserts historian Colin Elliott, the Roman Empire demonstrated exceptional resilience: New military emperors from the frontiers seized power, armies were rebuilt and breakaway realms reconquered, the coinage system was reformed, and Rome itself, no longer safe, was ringed with massive new walls. By 285, what survived was no longer the classical empire of senators and citizen-legions but a more centralized, militarized state strong enough to survive the collapse of the West and carry the Roman name for another thousand years in the East. Elliott is professor of history at Indiana University and host of the weekly Pax Romana podcast, which shares engaging stories and sources from the Roman Empire. General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
