This alone ensured that the Senate and its members remained relevant and important. The Roman Senate started life as an advisory council, filled entirely with patricians. In the last two centuries ...

while Roman provinces or cities often sought out an influential senator to act as patroni and oversee their interests in Rome. The chosen few Despite the inflexibility of Roman society ...

second to first centuries B.C., Museum of Roman Civilization, Rome Photograph by Art Archive The Senate met again and passed a decree calling on the consuls to defend Rome against any attack.

Senate President Francis Escudero said the Senate is reviewing its rules and making necessary preparations for the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice ...