AD38

AD38 was a year in the 1st century of the Common Era. It was a common year starting on a Monday of the Julian calendar, the 38th year of the 1st century, and the 38th year of the reign of Augustus. The denomination AD38 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

In the Roman Empire, AD38 was the year of the consulship of Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus and Lucius Calpurnius Piso. The year was marked by the death of the Roman historian Suetonius, who wrote the "Twelve Caesars," a biography of the Roman emperors. Suetonius died in AD38, and his work was completed by his freedman, Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus.

The year also saw the construction of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus in Rome, which was dedicated to the Roman god Jupiter. The temple was built on the Campus Martius, a large plain in the center of Rome, and was one of the largest and most impressive buildings in the city.

AD38 was also a significant year for the Roman province of Judea. The year saw the death of the Roman procurator of Judea, Pontius Pilate, who was responsible for the trial and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Pilate's death marked the end of his tenure as procurator, and his successor, Porcius Festus, took over the province.

In summary, AD38 was a year marked by significant events in the Roman Empire, including the death of Suetonius, the construction of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, and the death of Pontius Pilate. The year was also a significant year for the Roman province of Judea, which saw the end of Pilate's tenure as procurator.