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Ah, wondrous, glorious Rome. When you think about ancient civilizations that undoubtedly thrived during their prime, the Romans are probably at the top of most lists. They’re the civilization that managed to so handily bring both the Greeks and the Egyptians to their knees. With the loss of Alexander the Great, it seemed so simple … Read more

Rome has one of the longest, most prominent, and definitive empires in world history, leaving a mark across continents, including areas no known Roman visited. Renowned for their cultural, political, and military institutions, the ancient Romans occupied a massive amount of land in Europe and northern Africa. They built roads and conduits and spread the … Read more

A diverse group of people from many places settled in ancient Rome. They were descendants of Germans, Jews, Africans, Phoenicians, Greeks, and Celts. Some Romans, such as Cato and Augustus, had blond hair and blue eyes. However, there were also ancient Romans who had brown hair and brown eyes, according to Cicero. Just like the … Read more

Ancient Rome was one of the few historical periods that greatly impacted humankind. It influenced western civilizations, but traces of its influences can be seen almost everywhere. It may not seem obvious to some people, but the Romans influenced the alphabet, the political systems, the calendar, social welfare, and more. Moreover, they influenced the law, … Read more

The Romans have a rather interesting history when it comes to the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome. While the Greek pantheon tends to be more famous throughout pop culture, the thing about the ancient Romans is they were very, very good at absorbing gods and goddesses into the pantheon. As a matter of fact, … Read more

The Roman Empire is probably one of the most, if not the most, famous ancient civilizations. It centered in the city of Rome in what is now Italy, but the Romans controlled lands as far as France, Spain, Greece, and parts of North Africa and the Middle East. The Roman Empire encompasses the founding of … Read more

The fall of Rome is not an image of a glorious and mighty empire at its peak falling to hordes of Barbarians. Instead, like the decline of other civilizations, it was a long and drawn-out process with many starts and stops along the way. As a result, the fall of Rome does not have an … Read more

To understand ancient Rome is to delve deeply into their mythology, the way they lived, and their greatest cities. The ancient Romans are perhaps the most popular ancient civilization due to its inclusion in popular media. There are films about the glory of ancient Rome, documentaries, and even video games. While the popularity of ancient … Read more

While the Greeks influenced the Roman artists, they developed their unique styles and techniques. It is a pity that natural disasters and marauders destroyed most of the Roman paintings and frescoes. However, many columns, arches, houses, mosaics, gems, and sculptures in marble and bronze survived to give today’s generations a deeper look into the lives … Read more

The Roman Empire is one of the most influential civilizations in the ancient world. Their inventions have certainly shaped history, most of which are now significant standard technologies. Because of their ingenuity, they established themselves as a dominant civilization and left a legacy that changed the course of human development.  Ancient Rome made it possible … Read more