Ancient Rome began as an Italic settlement, traditionally dated to 753 BC, beside the River Tiber in the Italian Peninsula. The settlement grew into the city and polity of Rome, and came to …

Dec 11, 2025 · In the course of centuries Rome grew from a small town on the Tiber River in central Italy into a vast empire that ultimately embraced England, most of continental Europe, …

Oct 14, 2009 · Beginning in the eighth century B.C., Ancient Rome grew from a small town on central Italy’s Tiber River into an empire that at its peak encompassed most of continental …

Walk through 2,700 years of history in Ancient Rome. Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill—where the Roman Empire was born.

Jun 12, 2025 · Roman Empire History is a simple encyclopedia for the fascinating history of ancient Rome. Learn about the culture, architecture, emperors and battles that shaped the …

Spanning over a thousand years, ancient Rome was a civilization of constant evolution. This great empire flourished through innovation and incorporation of the diverse cultures they conquered, …

From monarchy, to republic, then empire—at its height, Rome controlled territory from Scotland to the Middle East.

Sep 2, 2009 · From the start, the Romans showed a talent for borrowing and improving upon the skills and concepts of other cultures. The Kingdom of Rome grew rapidly from a trading town …

Discover Ancient Rome from the legendary period dominated by kings through the Republic and Empire with biographies, timelines, and maps.

Ancient Rome is the state that originated in the city of Rome during the 8th century bce. Considered one of the most successful imperial powers in history, Rome at its peak …