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

753-716. Romulus. 716-673. Numa Pompilius. 673-641. Tullus Hostilius. 640-616. Ancus Marcius. 616-578. Tarquinius Priscus. 578-534. Servius Tullius. 534-510. Tarquinius Superbus.

Republic

Roman Empire

Downfall

Society

Women

Slavery

Religion

Culture

Art

Literature

Technology

Roads

Aquaducts

Military

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