Ancient rome history

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.

Roman Emperors Poster

Heroes are often associated with bravery and virtue. Those in ancient Greek and Roman history are among the biggest names in heroism.

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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.

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 […]

Like the Greeks, the ancient Romans reclined to dine, drink, and converse. A look at the practice, with a diagram of status-seating in the Roman triclinium.