An anecdote, most likely apocryphal, from the 4th or 5th century (Epitome de Caesaribus) probably sums up the reign of #AntoninusPius best. During a looming supply crisis, the population of #Rome pelted the #Emperor with stones.

#Ptolemy, #Galen, #Gaius, #Apuleius - The time of #AntoninusPius was also significant for science and culture.

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#Roman Emperor #AntoninusPius was born #OTD 19 Sept AD86. His reign saw the construction of the Antonine Wall begun around AD142 under governor Quintus Lollius Urbicus. He never visited Scotland but his reign left its mark. #Trimontium became an important Roman military centre during this period. 🎂

🪷 #Lanuvium was the hometown of Hadrian's heir #AntoninusPius, born 19 Sept 86 AD. Lanuvium was a major center of worship of #Antinous. This relief showing Antinous with a dog was found at Lanuvium. Its inscription says #Antinoos' birthday is 27 Nov: antinousstars.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-... 🪷

🪷 Antinous would be forgotten save for him: Emperor #AntoninusPius was born 19 Sept 86 AD. He piously, diligently and faithfully carried out predecessor #Hadrian's wishes to enable religion of #Antinous to grow and flourish throughout the Roman Empire: antinousstars.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-... 🪷

On this day in 86 AD, Antoninus Pius, the 15th Roman Emperor, was born. Known for his peaceful reign and administrative skills, he kept the empire ticking like a well-oiled machine. Happy birthday, Antoninus! 🎉 #history #cronologia #romanempire #antoninuspius

Rome’s most underrated emperor ruled for 23 years without any major wars or scandals.

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🪷 #WorldBeardDay After #Hadrian made beards fashionable, his chosen heirs all had beards: #LuciusAelius, #AntoninusPius, #LuciusVerus, #MarcusAurelius and #Commodus. The first Saturday of September is World Beard Day. #BeardDay 🪷

🪷 #WorldBeardDay: Hand-picked by #Hadrian as successor, #AntoninusPius lavished vast sums on #Antinous art and temples. When bearded #Hadrian became emperor of Rome, every style-conscious man in Rome had a beard. The first Saturday of September is World Beard Day #BeardDay 🪷