Ancient Rome

Emperor Constantine I The Great addressing the citizens of Rome in the Roman Forum # November,312 AD

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Rome's history spans 28 centuries. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it a major human settlement for almost three millennia and one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe. Eventually, the city successively became the capital of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, and is regarded by many as the first-ever Imperial city and metropolis.

I recently received the map on the left from my fellow author Eric Klein (click to enlarge it — it’s beautiful). This is a classic configuration for a Roman-era house, at least for thos…

Discover the magnificent Rome's Pantheon, an enduring testament to the ingenuity of ancient architecture. Learn about its unique design, rich history, and the secrets it still holds in our comprehensive exploration.

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According to mythology, the twin brothers Romulus and Remus were fathered by Mars, the god of war, but cast into the Tiber River after birth in 771 BC. They were rescued and suckled by a she-wolf, fed by a woodpecker and raised by a shepherd. In 753 BC, they quarreled and Remus was killed. Romulus […]

Ancient Rome was a vast an almighty powerhouse, spanning much of the world. But when did its walls finally begin to crumble down?