Rome was an empire that ruled over parts of Europe and Africa for almost 2000 years, at one time very powerful and prosperous. Rome invented many things during their rule that we still use today! Rome also popularized Gladiator fights – arena shows where participants battle to the death in massive stadiums – and loved […]
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Rome wasn’t built overnight; and neither was its epic history. It tells the tale of how a small village became one of the greatest empires on Earth. Romans were well known to display a more wild side than most cultures; their sexual appetite for women was especially notorious – legalization allowed for multiple mistresses per
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The Romans were an intriguing culture with incredible inventions and odd habits – from how they went to the bathroom to using mouse brains in medicine, here are 15 Roman Empire facts you may not know about! After the death of a king, power would pass to the Senate; one member–known as an interrex–would assume
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Mars (Ares in Greek), the Roman god of war, is said to have been created from Juno and Jupiter, becoming his son and giving rise to Romulus and Remus – who later founded Rome. March is named in his honor. Egyptians were the first to notice that stars appeared fixed while the sun moved relative
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Roman Empire was an immensely powerful and formidable entity. Their highly trained army became well known across three continents. Ancient Roman society was quite complex. Citizens, non-citizens and slaves all played roles within Roman society; while citizens occupying top ranks were highly esteemed individuals while non-citizens and slaves enjoyed less rights than their fellow Romans.
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Romans invented many items still used today! Additionally, they battled and defeated armies many times larger than themselves. Legend tells of Rome being established in 753 BCE by twin demigods Romulus and Remus, who were nursed by a she-wolf. Emperor Augustus restored morale during his rule and established two centuries of peace and prosperity that
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Studies of ancient societies often unearth intriguing details that will leave one surprised, and Rome is no exception. Rome offers many fascinating aspects, while some are simply bizarre. These fun roman facts will bring out your inner comedy! Gladiators Gladiatorial shows were an immensely popular phenomenon in ancient Rome. At Etruscan funerals, their purpose was
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