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The Law in Ancient Rome The Romans possessed an intricate legal and political structure. Ancient Rome is the source of many fundamental legal and political systems and concepts that still exist today. The Law in Ancient Rome Who made the laws? There are several methods used to make laws. The …

The Roman Senate: History and facts Over the course of ancient Rome’s existence, the senate was a significant political body. Usually, it consisted of influential and well-off men from influential families. The Roman Senate: History and facts Was the Roman Senate powerful? Over time, the Senate’s function evolved. The senate …

Life of Women in Ancient Rome Throughout Ancient Rome’s history, women were viewed as inferior to men. They didn’t play a big official part in society. Despite this, women had a significant role in ancient Rome’s history and society. Life of Women in Ancient Rome Women’s Rights In Rome, women …

Biography of Emperor Trajan Born on September 15, 53 CE in Italica, Baetica (now in Spain), Trajan passed away on August 8 or 9, 117 CE in Selinus, Cilicia (now in Turkey). During his reign, which lasted from 98 to 117 CE, Trajan expanded social welfare, built a massive building …

Biography of Nero The fifth Roman emperor (54–68 CE), Nero was the stepson and heir of Claudius. He was born at Antium, Latium, on December 15, 37 CE, and passed away in Rome on June 9, 68 CE. In addition to his questionable proof of destroying Rome and persecuting Christians, …

Gaius Marius Biography Gaius Marius was a Roman general and politician who was born in Cereatae, near Arpinum [Arpino], Latium [now in Italy] around 157 BCE. He served as consul seven times (107, 104–100, 86 BCE), and he was the first to demonstrate the political support that a victorious general …

Slaves of ancient Rome Slavery was deeply ingrained in Rome’s culture, as it was in many other ancient societies. A large portion of the labor and hard work that went into creating and maintaining the Roman Empire was done by slaves. Did they have a lot of slaves? Slaves made …

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 …