1.(Placename) the second smallest continent, forming the W extension of Eurasia: the border with Asia runs from the Urals to the Caspian and the Black Sea. The coastline is generally extremely indented and there are several peninsulas (notably Scandinavia, Italy, and Iberia) and offshore isla...
Upon the defeat of Antonius, the other council Lepidus accepted Octavian’s hegemony. At that point, Rome was on the road of no return. The Republic of Rome was becoming history and the Roman Empire was approaching. 3. Roman Empire under Augustus Octavian declared himselfAugustus Caesarin 27 ...
continued to refer to themselves as "Romans," Timothy Gregory, professor emeritus of History at Ohio State University, wrote in the book "A History of Byzantium" (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010). Their broader empire was considered to be a "Roman" empire even though it rarely controlled Rome. ...
parts of a plan of Rome, of the time of the emperor Septimius Severus (A.D. 193-211), now in the Museo Capitolino, and an itinerarium scriptum, or road map of the world, compressed within a strip 745 mm. in length and 34 mm. broad. Of its character the reduced copy of one of...
1. Foundation of Constantinople The Roman Empire was wary of fighting the barbarians (Germanic Tribes and Goths) in the west and the Persians in the east. These problems caused Rome to lose its significance as emperors wanted to be closer to the critical locations both in east and west. Ther...
within a city. The Vatican is situated in the City of Rome. It is isn’t even big enough to be considered a suburb. That gives you some idea about it’s size. The head of the country is the Pope and population of about 800 people is mostly made up of clergy and supporting staff....
Rome, the capital of Italy, is one of the most iconic cities on the map of Europe. Home to the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Vatican City, Rome is a must-see destination for anyone interested in history and culture. Other popular cities in Italy include Florence, with its famous art...
Discover the wonders of Ancient Rome in a course from the University of Reading that lets you explore an extraordinary virtual map of the ancient city. Italian silver screen icon Alberto Sordi once said that Rome is, “not like any other city. It’s a big museum, a living room that ...
Caesar planned the extension of the Forum, plans that were carried out under Augustus, who restored many of the buildings of the Republic, complementing them with a host of new buildings and statues. This period was really the Forum’s zenith, a time when it gleamed in marble and bronze be...
3 Days in Rome This guide to Rome is quite full, so do feel free to adjust it to meet your own interests. It is certainly possible to do everything in this guide with three days, and you can see the comments at the end of the post for feedback from many visitors who have used ...