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ROMAN EMPIRE  

The fall of the Western Roman Empire opened room for the rise of several Germanic kingdoms: The Ostrogoths, The Visigoths, and the Franks. Of these Kingdoms, only the Frankish Kingdom proved long-lasting (Spielvogel 131).

If anyone knows anything about history, they know at least a little bit of the Roman Empire. I do not know the names and dates of this history, but I do know the general direction that the Roman Empire took from its rise to power and vast empire to its final demise.

The year most historians agree to, as the fall of the Roman Empire, is 476 AD. Most agree the Roman Empire fell when Romulus Augustus, the emperor of the Western Roman Empire, was over thrown.

The Roman Empire survived in one way or another for almost 2,000 years. The decline of the Empire can be traced to problems with maintaining the military and the economy. Current trends in the U.S. parallel some of those of later Rome.

The Jews enjoyed complete freedom and had a very liberal situation in Rome and the Roman Empire during the early period of BC. In spite of them enjoying freedom there still had to suffer a certain amount of restrictions.

Using the military of the Roman Empire and Napoleon's French Empire as examples, this essay endeavors to show that some of the most historically efficient militaries were based on volunteer service.

The word calendar derives from the Latin term "calendae" which used to designate in old Roman times the first day on the month announcing ("Calare"_ all the upcoming events for the month.

Charlemagne founded one of the major empires of history: the Holy Roman Empire. Learn a little more about him in this article.

The steps Augustus and the Julio-Claudian Dynasty took in establishing the Roman Empire out of the Roman Republic.

A comparison of the Greek and Roman historical analyses that would fuse with the rise of the Roman Empire.

The Battle of Actium in 31 BC brought an end to the Roman Republic and the pharaohs of Egypt. This battle is a watershed moment in human history.

Training was one of the reasons why the Roman army was so successful, and it was taken very seriously, "The courage of a soldier is heightened by his knowledge of his profession,

Despite common belief, there was no actual title called Roman Emperor.

Julian the Apostate was a Roman Emperor during the Constantinian Dynasty and was the last pagan Caesar of the Roman Empire.

There are many myths about the founding of the Roman Empire.

At age 17, cleopatra ascended to the Egyptian throne. She reigned between 50 and 30 B.C. Cleopatra's father was forced to pay tribute to the Roman Empire in order to keep them from invading Egypt. What was Cleopatra's motive of involvement with Roman leaders?

Visit Segobriga and see the ruins of what was once an affluent city of the Roman empire. Segobriga is located in central Spain, less than an hour away from Madrid.

A fun little comparison over which ancient empire was really better at math and architecture, the mighty Romans or the savage Mayans.

How the Roman Army fought before and after the Marian Reforms.

The Romans built an empire that survived for 1,000 years (31 BC-1453), due impart to their military, technology and leadership abilities.

I follow the cobblestone street and there ahead of me it looms: Leece's Roman Amphitheatre. An enormous circular structure that seated thousands of patrons and excavated in 1938.

The disintigration of the Inca Empire from the point of view of Atahualpa - the ruler of the Inca Empire

This is a comprehensive and detailed examination Ancient Roman military during the Republic.

Our American Empire is stretched thin and we need to worry about our domestic affairs because we are certainly heading in the wrong direction.

Rome is full of historical sites, but the Roman Forum (Forum Romanum) is particularly interesting. Temples, government buildings, arches, and other important sites were all located in this small area. It's now in ruins, but each ruin in the forum tells a fascinating story.

Hagia Sophia is a stands as a reminder of the lost Byzatine Empire.

This essay describes the takeover of power in Palestine by the Roman legions of Pompey the Great in 64 B.C. and the beginnings of Roman rule in the area, as well as the factors contributing to the Jewish uprising in 66 C.E.

Learn a little more about one of the Holy Roman Emperors.

Ten fun facts about world history that are either misunderstood because of their name, or because of popular media.

The curriculum I have designed is written for a college/adult level church history class.

This essay is a response to Lawrence Birken's, "What is Western Civilization?" The History Teacher 25, no. 4 (1992): 451-461.

Illuminated manuscripts were usually made for religious purposes that were commissioned by the king or the pope. The copisti was in charge of writing down every word of the manuscript.

A brief summary of the spread of Christianity from the time of the Book of Acts until the 20th century

The Roman Empire was arguably the greatest empire that was ever built. Read what tactical advantages the Roman Army had in its infantry.

When St. Paul came to this Turkish port almost 2,000 years ago, it was known for its coveted marble, huge amphitheater, and one of the wonders of the ancient world, the Artemis Temple. After St. Paul left, it was a budding Christian community. In fact...

The Byzantines were as much preoccupied with matters of theologic dispute as they were with military affairs, the games in the Hippodrome and all the pleasures of the material world.

Hadrian's Wall is probably the most spectacular memorial to the Roman Empire in Britain It ran across the hill and dale from the mouth of the Tyne to the Solway firth.

A history of the Roman Gladiators

Careful study of various Roman art and artifacts help reveal the role of women in the realm of Roman society.

An overview of the Ottoman Empire and its expansion into Europe.

It is chanted by some that America has ceased being a republic and has become an empire, using Rome as an example. But these people don't seem to realize that the two terms aren't mutually exclusive.

In the Roman Republic, certain fashion taboos weren't just considered bad form; they could be considered illegal.

a review of an article I read

Although the Mongolian Empire was extremely short lived, it helped promote cultural interaction on the Eurasian continent...

Imagine going through four heads of state in a single year. Now imagine each of them having a life's worth of negative impact on society. That was 69 A.D.

The University of Colorado at Boulder offer classes in literature, culture, and thought of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

Examination of The Epic of Sundiata and its reflection of African History.

E.M. Forster's "A Passage to India" portrays Britain as an arrogant international power while Frank O'Connor's "Guests of the Nation" portrays Britain as a modest state whose nonsensical tit-for-tat execution exchange with Ireland exposes the degree to which it has fallen.

A survey of the decline of the dominion of Rome over the British Isles.

Rome's legions were the most sophisticated professional fighting force in the world. What set Romans apart from their enemies was their ruthlessness and unwillingness to accept anything less than the total defeat of their opponents.