11. Eastern Roman Empire Over time, the Roman Empire extended its borders to such an extent that it became loosely defined as the eastern and western regions. The two zones retained their own distinctive cultures and traditions until, in 293 AD, Emperor Diocletian formally separated east and wes...
10. The Romans invaded land all over the world. You may have heard people say ‘the Roman Empire’ before. Well they had an empire because they didn’t stay in Rome, they went across the world invading different countries and making them part of their empire. They even invaded Britain wh...
As previously mentioned, the Roman Empire’s growth was far from sustainable – and it was because of this rapid growth that Emperor Diocletian decided to split the Roman Empire up in 285 AD. He split the Empire into the Eastern Roman Empire and the Western Roman Empire. The Eastern Roman ...
8 Fascinating Facts About Ancient Roman Medicine While doctors in ancient Rome prescribed macabre elixirs and used dreams for diagnoses, they also made significant medical advances. An underground spiritual movement known as Christianity begins to spread through the empire. ...
The road network was one of the key to the expansion of the Roman Empire. It allowed the Roman Army to quickly move to another part of the empire, to respond to external threats or simply to maintain the empire. The military was known for its fast pace, mainly thanks to the roads. Th...
all in the first few months of his reign, his behavior soon became so immoral and unreasonable that almost everyone believed he had become insane. This belief is understandable when the supreme leader of a vast empire decides to install hispet horse as a priest and counselin the Roman Senate...
3. He is remembered for bringing about a 200 year long period of peace for the Roman EmpireOne of the most significant aspects of Augustus’ reign was that he ushered in a two hundred year long period of relative peace within the Roman Empire, which came to be known as Pax Romana. ...
The Istria region is famous for its medieval towns and historic buildings on the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Pula Arena (Pulska Arenain Croatian) is one of the largest amphitheatres in the world and one of the few reminders of the Roman empire. ...
Learn about the history of the ancient Roman Empire. 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Commercial-free, Cancel anytime Stream Now Exclusions & terms apply 3. The key to good health was thought to be keeping the four ‘humors’ in balance. Roman doctors ascribed to the theory developed inancient Greecethat ...
Fascinating Facts: Romans helps introduce children to history by making learning fun, fresh and full of facts. From chariot racing to Julius Caesar, architecture to ancient myths, learn all about the Romans and unearth facts you never knew about the Roman empire. Romans is packed full of vivid...