Constantine was born at Naissus in the province of Moesia Superior on February 27, 272 or 273. Constantius, Constantine's father, was a military officer. Constantine's mother's name was Helena and was known to be a humble person. Throughout his life, Constantine proved himself to the ...

Julian the Apostate Julian was born in the city of Constantine sometime in May 332 AD. His father was Julius Constantius, who was half brother to the emperor Constantine. His mother, Basilina, was the second wife of Constantius. She was a devout Christian who left her property to the church w...

Emperor Galerius was the ruler of Rome. He was born in 250 and died in 311. He served a military career and is best remembered for issuing edicts ordering tolerance of Christianity. In upper Moesia, near Florentine, there is a small Danube village where Galerius was born. His parents came from an...