160 CE
Appian writes Ρωμαικα, known in English as the Roman History, in which he includes the history of each nation conquered up until the moment of its conquest. In Rome, the manufacturing of soap containing grease, lime and ashes begins. In Jiuzhen (modern day Northern Vietnam) during the second Era of Northern Domination, a rebellion broke out but was swiftly quelled when the rebels surrendered to the newly appointed governor of Jiaozhi, who had previously governed the commandery in the 140s.
In the 160s, the 2nd century.
Conflict & Security
- In Jiuzhen (modern day Northern Vietnam) during the second Era of Northern Domination, a rebellion broke out but was swiftly quelled when the rebels surrendered to the newly appointed governor of Jiaozhi, who had previously governed the commandery in the 140s.source
Religion & Belief
- The first Buddhist monks arrive in China.source
Technology & Infrastructure
- In Rome, the manufacturing of soap containing grease, lime and ashes begins.source
Crime & Justice
- In Roman Empire, the Antonine Wall in Britain is retaken by Roman legions.source
Culture & Society
- Appian writes Ρωμαικα, known in English as the Roman History, in which he includes the history of each nation conquered up until the moment of its conquest.source
Births
- Julia Domna, Roman empress consort (died 217)source
- Felician of Foligno, Roman bishop and martyr (died 250)source
- Sextus Empiricus, Greek philosopher (died 210)source
- Annia Cornificia Faustina Minor, daughter of Marcus Aurelius (died 212)source
- Quintus Tineius Sacerdos, Roman politiciansource
- Marius Maximus, Roman biographer (died 230)source