The Senate continued to meet in Rome just as it had for nearly a millennium. Latin remained the language of administration.

Could one province really help bring down the Roman Empire? This episode explores a surprising theory: that Britannia was one of the most destabilizing regions in Roman history. While initially ...

Arresting a charioteer in the late Roman world was a perilous act. A large portion of the Roman populace felt great affinity for members of one of the four factiones (“factions”) that dominated the ...

Explore the Roman Empire's history, from its founding to its lasting impact on law, language, architecture, and culture. Discover the key figures and events that shaped this civilization.

The Roman Republic fell roughly 2,000 years ago — the culmination of a series of events including Julius Caesar’s ...

(via SciShow) There’s a saying that, when Rome falls, the whole world will fall. Which frankly seems a little melodramatic and egotistical on the part of the Romans. Except that they kinda had a point ...

This edition of History In A Nutshell travels back to antiquity; to some of the earliest days of Western Civilization: Ancient Rome! This expose briefly covers the rise and fall of Rome, including: ...