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Overview of Ancient Rome's History

Ancient Rome was an ancient civilization in Europe that existed on the Italian Peninsula. It grew and became one of the largest empires of ancient times in the Mediterranean Sea. Roman civilization became a kingdom, an oligarchic republic, and a powerful empire.

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Ancient Rome was an ancient civilization in Europe that existed on the Italian Peninsula. It grew and became one of the largest empires of ancient times in the Mediterranean Sea. Roman civilization became a kingdom, an oligarchic republic, and a powerful empire.

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ANCIENT ROME

According to the legend, theRomeIt


was founded in 753 BC by Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a she-wolf.
Ancient Rome is an ancientcivilizationtoEuropehe/she diedItalian PeninsulaThe small
the agricultural city has grown and become one of thethe largest empire of ancient times
timesaMediterranean Sea.
In the centuries of existence, the Roman civilization has becomekingdom, aoligarchic republicat
becomingstrong empire.
For hundreds of years, the Romans controlled the entire western Europe, as well as the whole
surrounding theMediterranean Seaand part of the surrounding area ofBlack Sea.
Fell theWestern Roman Empirein 476 AD the barbarians while theEastern Empire
Romanit lasted until 1453 AD beforethe capital has fallennone of theOttoman Turkey.

History
According to the legend, the city ofRomeit was established by the twin siblingsRomulusatRemusthrown away
the twins when they were still infants and left near theTiber RiverThey were taken care of by the wolves.
but when they grew up, they were found by a shepherd who took care of them. They founded the town.
in Rome but they fought over who would lead here but some historians say the name
The city was the site of their conflict. Romulus won and Remus died, and it was named after him.
Romulus is the city of Rome.
Rome became a kingdom, but the last king of Rome, wasTarquin is Proud, was brought down.
The Republic of Rome was founded in 509 BC and was ruled by senators but ruled byJulius Caesarsa
he conquered everything and most of itCentral EuropeHe was killed in 44 BC by some senators and
After the event, three people led [Link], OctaviuswhetherMark Anthonybut they all fought
for the leadership of Rome. Octavius defeated Lepidus and also defeated Mark Anthony.
yesCleopatrasaBattle of Actiumon 31 BC and he took the nameAugustus Caesarand he is
became the first Emperor of the Roman Empire.
Happy BirthdayEmperor Diocletianthe Roman Empire in 293 AD because it was too large and vast.
He divided it into two empires - theEastern Roman Empireand theWestern Roman Empire.
IfEmperor Constantinethe leader of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Conquered by theVandalthe Western Roman Empire in 476 AD but the Eastern Roman Empire
or theByzantine Empirethere are remnants but it was also conquered by theOttoman Turkeyunder the leadership
youMehmed IIin 1453 AD.

Citizens
There were four types of citizens in Ancient Rome. Among the ancient Romans are
thepatrisyano, mgaplebeian, theperson freed, and theslave.
The Christians arearistocracyin Ancient Rome, claiming all the privileges and
social power. Next to them were the plebeians, born as free individuals.
citizens but with some powers. Following this are the freed people, or former slaves
there is slight freedom compared to the plebeians. Slaves are at the lowest level, with a few types.
of any rights.

Culture
Life in Ancient Rome revolved around the city ofRomeand located on seven hills. Many buildings and
monuments can be found here such as the Colosseum, Forum of Trajan, and the Pantheon. There are also many drinks
fountain with water coming from aqueducts; there are also theaters, gyms, baths, and rooms
a library with shops and canals.
If Caesar Augustus, Caesar Augustus, Augustus Caesar, or Imperator Caesar
Divine son AugustusSeptember 23, 63 BCE–August 19,14 CE),
born Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus and known
like Octavian among thenarratorin the first part of his/her
life before27 BCE, it is the first and regarded as one of
most importantRoman Emperor(ruled as emperor in Rome from
30 BC to 14 AD), although he belittled his own
position by choosing the customary title oligarchy
naprincepsoften translated as "first citizen". Although
he maintained the outer appearance ofRoman Republicseed
he was an autocrat for more than 40 years. He ended a
the teeth of the civil war and gave Rome an era of
peace, prosperity, and imperial greatness. This peace
referred to as Pax Romana, Roman Peace. Even if there is
wars at the borders of the empire, is a civil war that
As a result, the Mediterranean region has been peaceful for two centuries.
Augustus expanded the Roman Empire, securing its borders.
the empire and made a pact withParthia..
It was named after himmoonngAugustand it is also said that his ancestors are the legendary heroesAeneasng
epicAeneidyouVirgil.

If Tiberius Caesar Augustus, born as Tiberius Claudius


Nero (November 16, 42 BC– March 16AD 37the second Emperor of
Rome from the death ofAugustusfrom the first emperor to
his death in 37. Tiberius was a Claudian by birth and
the child of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla. His mother is separated
to her father and remarried Octavian Augustus in 39 BC. Si
Tiberius married Augustus's daughter Julia the Elder.
Eventually, Tiberius was adopted by Augustus, which became the reason why
why he became a Julian.
He is one of the brave and excellent generals. He conquered the
Pannonia, Dalmatia, Raetia, and meanwhile, some other parts of Germania.

If Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus GermanicusAugust 31, 12– January 24, 41), but
known by his nickname Caligula, the third Emperor of Rome and
belongs toJulio-Claudian Dynastyfrom the year 37 to 41 AD.
Gaius' father, Germanicus, was a well-known member of the Julian family.
Claudian is regarded as one of the most beloved generals ofEmpire
RomanHe is the child of Nero Claudius Drusus and Antonia Minor.
Germanicus is the grandson of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia and is the adopted grandson.
youAugustus.
Agrippina the Elder was the daughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and
Julia and the Elder. She is also the granddaughter of Augustus and Scribonia.
If Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus GermanicusAugust 1, 10 BC– October
1354 AD) (Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus ascended the throne)
the fourth Emperor of Rome of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty who ruled
from January 24, 41 until his death in 54. Claudius,
also known as Claudio, was born in Lugdunum inGaul(modern
Lyon therePransiya)kay Drusus at Antonia Minor. He is the first
Emperor of Rome born outside ofItaly.

If Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (December 15, 37 –June


968) who was born as Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus also known as
the name Nero Claudius Caesar Germanicus, or more briefly
the name Neron (ne-RON) is the fifth and last Roman Emperor
ngJulio-Claudian DynastyNero was adopted by his uncle.
yesClaudiusto become the heir to the throne. He sat on the throne
whenOctober 1354 AD death of Claudius.
Nero ruled from 54 to 68. His leadership was
which includes his victory in the war, reconciliation
inParthian Empire, suppressing the British rebellion and good
diplomatic engagement withGreece. In 68, Nero was forced to
to hide because of the military uprising. Because he is facing a sentence of
death, Nero committed suicide with the help of his scribe who
Epaphroditus.

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