Ancient Rome ‑ Facts, Location, & Timeline - HISTORY
WEBOct 14, 2009 · Beginning in the eighth century B.C., Ancient Rome grew from a small town on central Italy’s Tiber River into an empire that at its peak encompassed most of continental Europe, Britain,...
History of Rome - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Rome includes the history of the city of Rome as well as the civilisation of ancient Rome. Roman history has been influential on the modern world, especially in the history of the Catholic Church , and Roman law has influenced many modern legal systems .
Ancient Rome | History, Government, Religion, Maps, & Facts
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Ancient Rome, the state centered on the city of Rome from 753 BC through its final eclipse in the 5th century AD. In the course of centuries Rome grew from a small town on the Tiber River in central Italy into a vast empire that ultimately embraced England, most of continental Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa.
Roman Empire | Definition, History, Time Period, Map, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Roman Empire, the ancient empire, centered on the city of Rome, that was established in 27 BCE following the demise of the Roman Republic and continuing to the final eclipse of the empire in the West in the 5th century CE. Learn more about the Roman Empire in this article.
History of the Roman Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of the Roman Empire covers the history of ancient Rome from the traditional end of the Roman Republic in 27 BC until the abdication of Romulus Augustulus in AD 476 in the West, and the Fall of Constantinople in the East in 1453.
Ancient Rome - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 2, 2009 · According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demigods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.
Roman Empire - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 22, 2018 · Building upon the foundation laid by the Roman Republic, the empire became the largest and most powerful political and military entity in the world up to its time and expanded steadily until its fall, in the west, in 476.
Ancient Rome: At a Glance | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBLearn about the history, culture, and legacy of ancient Rome, the state that dominated the Mediterranean world for centuries. Explore the three eras of Roman history, from the regal period to the imperial period, and the social, political, and military aspects of Roman society.
Introduction to ancient Rome - British Museum
WEBIn AD 409, the Roman government was ejected from the province of Britain, and on 24 August 410, Rome was sacked by the Germanic Visigothic people. This was the first …
Introduction to ancient Rome - Smarthistory
WEBIn 509 B.C.E. Rome became a republic ruled by the Senate (wealthy landowners and elders) and the Roman people. During the 450 years of the Republic, Rome conquered the rest of Italy and then expanded into France, Spain, Turkey, North Africa, and Greece.