The roar of the arena crowd, the bustle of the Roman forum, the grand temples, the Roman army in red with glistening shields and armor — when people imagine ancient Rome, they often think of its ...

This edition of History In A Nutshell travels back to antiquity; to some of the earliest days of Western Civilization: Ancient Rome! This expose briefly covers the rise and fall of Rome, including: ...

Rome rose from a humble city-state to dominate the Mediterranean world, conquering vast territories and uniting them under its laws, roads, and culture. The Republic evolved into an empire ruled by ...