The Roman Empire mapshows the transformation of Rome from a city-state to an empire. Rome, a republic in Italy, evolved over time into an empire that dominates the known world. During the reign of the Five Good Emperors, the Roman Empire was at the height of its power. Romans built a ...
The Ottomans were one of the principalities that emerged after the collapse of theSultanate of Rum. You can find thefacts about the history of the Ottoman Empire, which turned into an empire over time, in this article. I tried to describe the rise and fall of theOttoman Empire on mapsand...
Map created by Wikimedia user Alphathon, click for larger versionThe map above is written in German and shows the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of the
Explore the Parthian empire. Learn the definition of Parthian and find who they were. Discover the history of the Parthian empire and see the...
The Roman Agora was built during the waning years of the first century BC when Greece was part of the Roman Empire. The new agora featured a large open space surrounded by colonnades and columns; shops were inside these borders. The 12-meter (40-foot) Tower of Wind, just east of the ...
At its zenith, the Roman Empire stretched from Morocco and Portugal in the west all the way to Egypt and Armenia in the east. Founded in 27 BC, the empire and its later continuation – the Byzantine Empire – finally collapsed in 1453 AD when the great city of Constantinople was lost to...
Become a geography expert and have fun at the same time! Seterra is an entertaining and educational geography game that gives you access to over 400 customizable quizzes. Seterra will challenge you with quizzes about countries, capitals, flags, oceans,
Europe’s political boundaries have shifted dramatically over centuries. Key historical events that have shaped the modern map include: The fall of the Roman Empire, leading to the formation of medieval kingdoms. The Treaty of Westphalia (1648), establishing the concept of sovereign states. The Nap...
Constantine took control of the western half of the Roman Empire after winning the Battle of Milvian Bridge in A.D. 312 against Maxentius, a rival claimant for the western throne. Legends told during Constantine's lifetime say that before the battle, Constantine had some sort of religious exp...
The park includes the Cheviot Hills, Kielder Forest and a large portion of Hadrian’s Wall, which was built to defend the Roman Empire from unconquered Caledonia, which we now know as Scotland. Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is not to be missed. You can visit ...