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...
Following the assassination ofJulius Caesar, a civil war broke out. Caesar’s adopted son Octavian and his general Marcus Antonius vowed to avenge him. Therefore, Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus had to flee Rome as they were believed to be behind the plot. Brutus and Longinus ...
Roman Empire, the ancient empire, centered on the city of Rome, that was established in 27 BCE following the demise of the Roman Republic and continuing to the final eclipse of the empire in the West in the 5th century CE. Learn more about the Roman Empi
Orange also has a triumphal arch that is one of the largest built by the Romans. It is about 61 feet (19 metres) high and has fine sculptures evoking the victories in the 1st century bce of the Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar. The theatre, its surroundings, and its arch were...
RomeIn De Bello Gallico , Gaius Julius Caesar describes the various campaigns waged by the Romans under his leadership against the 'Gauls' and the geography, wildlife, and the various tribes of the lands he observed during his time in 'Gallia'. Caesar remarks in one passage in chapters 26...
Ancient Rome naval games called Naumachia were organised in numerous places, also including lakes or amphitheatres like the Colosseum. Naval games at the Colosseum were stopped after the tunnels and galleries were built under the arena at the time of Emperor Domitian. ...
We see that “Byzantine” term has been used in western sources after the 16th century. Byzantium was the name of Istanbul when it was founded as an ancient Greek city in the 7th century BC. Thus “Byzantine” term has been used to separate ancient Rome from medieval Rome, which became ...
QqF6 6.7 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures during the development of Rome. 6 6.7.1 Identify the location and describe the rise of the Roman Republic, including the importance of such mythical and historical figures as Aeneas, Romulus and Remus,...
Free: EU and non-EU citizens under 18 Arch of Constantine is between the Forum and the Colosseum. One of the forum entrances is behind it. The Colosseum Here it is – the eternal landmark, the symbol of ancient and modern Rome. The Colosseum!
Rome might not have been built in a day, as the old adage is so fond of reminding you, but it certainly is possible to see the best of the city in a short time. This one-day Rome itinerary will see you conquer the eternal city’s must-see spots. ...