Roman Empire

Art History Gallery on Instagram: “Thomas Cole (1801-1848): The Consummation of Empire from the series of The Course of the Empire (detail), 1836, oil on canvas, 129.5 x 193…”

Rome's history spans 28 centuries. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it a major human settlement for almost three millennia and one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe. Eventually, the city successively became the capital of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, and is regarded by many as the first-ever Imperial city and metropolis.

The fall of the Roman Empire in 476 marked the end of the Ancient world and the start of the Middle Ages. When talking about the fall of the Roman Empire,

Throughout history, the Roman Empire has stood as an unparalleled example of the indomitable spirit and ingenuity of humankind. For over a millennium, Rome's legions marched victoriously across the vast expanse of the known world, leaving a trail of epic battles in their wake. From the legendary Battle of Lake Regillus to the cataclysmic clash at Adrianople, prepare to embark on a breathtaking journey across time, witnessing the valor, cunning, and unwavering resolve of Rome's finest…

Recently, a video appeared on my TikTok For You Page that got an immediate send into the group chat: A woman, speaking to camera, tells the viewer to ask the men in their lives — partners, fathers, brothers, whoever — how often they think of the Roman Empire. At first, I laughed. Then, I asked my boyfriend.

The Roman Emperor Trajan, also known as Marcus Ulpius Traianus spent most of his life on military campaigns.