History

Life in Country in Ancient Rome Many times, when we imagine Ancient Rome, we picture its crowded towns, enormous structures, and senators parading around in togas. But the majority of people in the Roman Empire were rural dwellers. The way of life in the city and the countryside were extremely …

Life in City in Ancient Rome In ancient Rome, the city served as the center of existence. The location to exchange things, have entertainment, and network with influential individuals was the nearby metropolis. The empire consisted of numerous sizable and significant cities, with Rome serving as its hub. Life in …

Daily Life in Ancient Rome After a modest breakfast, a normal Roman day would commence with work. Many Romans would quickly visit the baths to take a bath and mingle after work in the early afternoon. They would have dinner, which was more of a social gathering than a meal, …

The fall of Roman empire For more than a millennium, Rome dominated most of Europe and the Mediterranean region. But starting about 200 AD, the Roman Empire’s internal operations started to deteriorate. Rome was faltering under the weight of its enormous empire by the year 400 AD. In 476 AD, …

Barbarians in Ancient Rome For many years, the Romans fought the barbarians at the Roman Empire’s boundaries. Barbarians occasionally assimilated into the Roman Empire. In other instances, they engaged in combat and ultimately overran Rome, bringing an end to the Western Roman Empire. Barbarians in Ancient Rome Who were the …

The Roman Empire and Britain It is well knowledge that the Roman Empire ruled over Italy and the Mediterranean region. Rome did, however, also dominate a large portion of Britain for almost 400 years. The region was known as Britannia. The Roman Empire and Britain Caesar Invades Britain In 55 BC, Julius Caesar launched the first invasion of …

The Wars and Battles of Ancient Rome To defend and grow their empire, the Ancient Romans engaged in several conflicts. Romans fought one another in civil wars as a means of acquiring power. These are a few of the Romans’ most significant conflicts and battles. The Wars and Battles of …

Ancient Rome: From Republic to Empire There were two main historical periods in ancient Rome. The Roman Republic was the first, existing from 509 BC to 27 BC. Rome did not have a single leader during this period. Elected politicians were in charge of the government. The second era encompassed …

System of government in ancient Rome Rome was ruled by the Roman Republic for 500 years. With this system of governance, citizens may choose their own representatives. With a comprehensive legal system, elected senators, and other elected officials, it was a complicated government. Numerous policies and frameworks developed by this …