Proper noun
Mediolanum
(historical) The city of Milan in the era of Ancient Rome.
In early 402 AD the Visigoths had invaded northern Italy and were advancing on Mediolanum (modern Milan ) which was the imperial capital at that time. Source: Internet
Having defeated and killed Aureolus in the Siege of Mediolanum Claudius led his army, together with the remants of Aureolus' force, north to confront the Germans. Source: Internet
In late antiquity the strategic role of Lombardy was emphasized by the temporary moving of the capital of the Western Empire to Mediolanum (Milan). Source: Internet
J. Bray (1997), p.79 On their retreat through northern Italy, they were intercepted and defeated in the battle of Mediolanum (near present-day Milan ) by Gallienus' army, which had advanced from Gaul, or from the Balkans after dealing with the Franks. Source: Internet