Facts about the Romans 1) Rome was founded in 753BC by its first king, Romulus. It grew into a rich and powerful city during the next few hundred years. 2) By AD 117 the Roman Empire included the whole of Italy, all the lands around the Mediterranean and much of Europe, including En...
36. Roman Citizens wore togas, but it was forbidden for slaves and foreigners And finally, the last of the main interesting facts Rome has to offer; about clothes! The Toga is the cloth usually associated with Ancient Rome. It’s a simple cloth, draped over the body, and you will see ...
An Empire so large it had to be split into two, it’s not surprising that the whole history of the Ancient Romans holds a fair few interesting little facts, and here for you are the top 10 facts about Ancient Rome and the Romans. Lower-class Roman citizens were called Plebeians. Or P...
Even more interesting than its expansion are the details of Roman civilization and the lifestyles of the ancient Roman people. From its spectacular gladiator battles and elaborate dinner parties to its famous and infamous emperors, a walk through Roman history is always a fascinating experience. Here...
Rome wasn’t built in a day.Read about the genius who built some of the city’s most iconic works. If you love Roman history, you’ll love ourVIP Caesar’s Palace Tour with Colosseum and Roman Forum. You’ll gain exclusive access to the Casa di Augusto, the first-century villa of ...
as you will learn from these five fascinating and often surprising facts about the Roman Empire. If any of this is news to you, you may want to dig deeper. Centuries of misinformation have distorted our understanding of this important piece of history, even while they placed it on a higher...
In the past we gave you a list often myths about the Romans. Today, to complement that list we are giving you ten facts. Roman society existed in one of the most fascinating periods of history. Many of the aspects of Roman life continue on to the present day and we certainly have a ...
In 27 BC, Rome became a republic. This was brought about by Julius Caesar, and his son Octavian (Augustus) is generally considered to be the first Roman emperor. However, some historians believe that Julius Caesar himself was a sovereign as he was very powerful and had absolute control of ...
Roman engineering was of the utmost importance in the development of the complex buildings which dominated the Roman era. Learn more!
History of the ancient Roman Empire. WATCH NOW 3. The key to good health was thought to be keeping the four ‘humors’ in balance. Roman doctors ascribed to the theory developed in ancient Greece that a person’s health and emotions are governed by four internal substances—blood, phlegm, ...