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Anthemius Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Explore the ancient world of Anthemius in this immersive fact-matching game. Piece together important information fragments to uncover the mysteries of this legendary civilization.

  • Uncover hidden clues scattered throughout Anthemius
  • Use powerful spells to gain hints and extra time
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • Anthemius was a Western Roman Emperor who reigned from 467 to 472 AD.
  • He was born in Constantinople around 420 AD.
  • Anthemius was married to Marcia Euphemia, the daughter of a Roman senator.
  • He was appointed as the Western Roman Emperor by the Eastern Roman Emperor Leo I.
  • Anthemius' reign was marked by military conflicts with the Visigoths and Vandals.
  • He attempted to strengthen the Roman defenses against barbarian invasions.
  • Anthemius was known for his interest in mathematics and astronomy.
  • He commissioned the construction of the Anthemius of Tralles, a famous mathematician and architect, to design the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
  • Anthemius was deposed and killed in 472 AD by his political rival Ricimer.
  • His reign is considered to be a period of decline for the Western Roman Empire.
  • Anthemius was a supporter of Chalcedonian Christianity.
  • He was a skilled orator and diplomat, known for his ability to negotiate with foreign powers.
  • Anthemius faced challenges from both internal and external threats during his reign.
  • He was the last Western Roman Emperor to be appointed by the Eastern Roman Emperor.
  • Anthemius was a member of the Theodosian dynasty, which ruled the Roman Empire for several generations.
  • He was known for his extravagant spending on public works and patronage of the arts.
  • Anthemius was a skilled military commander, known for his strategic planning and leadership in battle.
  • He was overthrown following a rebellion led by Ricimer, a powerful barbarian general.
  • Anthemius' reign was marked by political instability and economic decline in the Western Roman Empire.
  • He is considered to be one of the last effective Roman Emperors before the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

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