The Parthian Empire was able to control 1.1 millions square miles of land during the reign of Mithridates II from 123-88 B.C.E

The Greek style was at first predominant, with its imperial, monumental art that embraced realism and naturalism. However, the “Parthian Style” later overpowered it and became prevalent in the Parthian empire, and in other regions as well.

The Parthians worshiped Mithra

Parthians were divided into upper class (aristocrats) and the lower class (slaves, peasants, and tribesmen).

Rome's history spans 28 centuries. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe

Before the death of Commodus there were the following portents: many eagles of ill omen soared  p121 about the Capitol and moreover uttered screams that boded nothing peaceful, and an owl hooted there; and a fire that began at night in some dwelling leaped to the temple of Pax and spread to the storehouses of Egyptian and Arabian wares, whence the flames, borne aloft, 2 entered the palace and consumed very extensive portions of it, so that nearly all the State records were destroyed

that they furnish annually  p75 a stipulated amount of grain — a demand from which he subsequently released them

Commodus likewise killed the two Quintilii, Condianus and Maximus; for they had a great reputation for learning, military skill, brotherly accord, and wealth, and their notable talents led to the suspicion that, even if they were not planning any rebellion, they were nevertheless displeased with existing conditions.