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The Romans

Articles on the culture, history, and peoples of ancient Rome

Articles on the culture, history, and peoples of ancient Rome


The Romans: The Empire, Caesar, And Decline

The Romans: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire (See Main Article: The Romans: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire) The Romans and their empire at its height in 117 CE was the most extensive political and social structure in western civilization. By 285 CE the empire had…

The Romans: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

The Romans and their empire at its height in 117 CE was the most extensive political and social structure in western civilization. By 285 CE the empire had grown too vast to be ruled from the central government at Rome and so was divided by Emperor Diocletian (284-305 CE) into…

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Engines of Destruction: Roman Advancement of Siege Warfare

The Neo-Assyrian Empire used earthen ramps, siege towers and battering rams in sieges; the Greeks and Alexander the Great created destructive new engines known as artillery to further their sieges, and the Romans used every technique to perfection. That is to say, the Romans were not inventors, but they were…

When was Julius Caesar Born?

The exact date of Julius Caesar’s birth is not known, but historians claim it to be on July 12 or 13, 100 or 102 BC in Rome. His parents were Gaius Julius Caesar (a praetor) and Aurelia and although he belonged to a noble family, they weren’t very influential or…

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How Did Julius Caesar Die?

How did Julius Caesar die? Julius Caesar died from being stabbed to death by a mob of conspirators in a place just next to the Theatre of Pompey, in 44 BC on the Roman Ides of March. At the time, Julius Caesar had been declared dictator by the Senate and…

The Fall of the Roman Empire: What Caused It?

The main cause of the fall of the Roman Empire is still a topic of debate among historians, maybe because it is a symbol of what we fear about our own civilization. There are many different theories about why a superpower that ruled for 500 years crumbled and fell, but…

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Roman Britain Timeline

Below is a Roman Britain timeline, featuring the most important events in the Roman occupation of Britain, from Julius Caesar's first attempts at invasion to the fall of the island to the Saxons to the military success of the Britons, leading to the legends of King Arthur.   The Roman…

The Romans – Fall of the Empire

The Fall of the Empire was a gradual process. The Romans did not wake up one day to find their Empire gone! By AD369 the Empire was beginning to crumble for the following reasons: The Government was running out of money. The people had to pay very high taxes -…

Roman Britain Timeline

The Roman invasion and occupation of Britain Date Summary Detailed Information 26th - 31st August 55BC Julius Caesar attempted to invade Britain Julius Caesar crossed the Channel with a force of around 10,000 soldiers. They landed on the beach at Deal and were met by a force of Britons. The…

The Legend of Rome – Lesson Plan

Learning Outcome: To understand the difference between a legend and a true story To develop knowledge and understanding of the story of Romulus and Remus as a legend that tells of the founding of Rome. Skills Developed: Chronology and historical terms; Knowledge and Understanding; Communication. Introduction: Remind pupils to read…

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