Ancient Rome

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Ancient Rome was a civilization which developed from a small trading post and agricultural village into one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world. Ancient Rome's form of government went from a monocarhy to a republic and finally autocracy.


History

Founding

The founding of Rome is embroiled in a mixture of myth and fact. The traditional date given for the founding of Rome is April 21 753 B.C. by the twin Brothers, Romulus and Remus.

Monarchy

Romulus Numa Pompilius Tullus Hostilius Ancus Marcius Tarquinius Priscus Servius Tullius Lucius Tarquinius Superbus

Republic

Roman Empire

Downfall

Society

Women

Slavery

Religion

Culture

Art

Literature

Technology

Roads

Aquaducts

Military