I am going to Rome this summer and wanted to know more about the culture and environment.
Rome is one of the most ancient cities.
dubbed the Eternal City by poets and artists
buildings all around the world utilize styles and techniques perfected in ancient Rome
Octavian (Caesar's nephew) became Rome's first emperor
Romulus founded Rome in 753 BC
Rome was dubbed the Eternal City by poets and artists
The Ancient City of Rome was on the site of the present city of Rome, the capital of Italy.
Slaves in Ancient Rome made up to 40% of the population.
The forum was the main focal point and meeting place of a Roman City. The forum was the site of religious and civic buildings.
Asparagus was a highly prized delicacy in Ancient Rome and was kept frozen in the Alps for Feasts and Festivals.
Gladiators in Ancient Rome fought to the death.
In Ancient Rome, only boys went to school. The girls stayed at home.
The Ancient City of Rome began as a small village around 753 BC
Spartacus was an escaped Roman slave who led an army of 90,000 escaped slaves against the might of the Romans. He was eventually defeated and killed in 72 BC.
