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Sep 2, 2009 · According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demigods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself. This story of the founding of Rome is the ...
Jun 24, 2020 · Battle of Lake Trasimene was Hannibal’s second victory over the Romans in the Second Punic War. The ambush led to the massive slaughter of the Romans. Apparently, a nearby stream supplying water to the lake, due to the mixing of a large amount of blood, was called Sanguineto, or “Blood River”.
Sep 28, 2023 · 4. Appian Way. Built around 312-264 BC. Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) is an ancient road that connected the city of Rome to Brindisi in Southern Italy, some 563 km (350 miles) away. Its main purpose was to help the army with the expansion of the Roman Empire.
Jun 19, 2018 · 2) The Roman Empire was vast. caesar10022. At its height around 100 AD, the Roman Empire stretched from Britain in the Northwest to Egypt in the Southeast. To get a sense for how big that is, it ...
Marriage and family life in Ancient Rome. The institution of marriage was a central pillar of ancient Roman society, forming the foundation of the family unit and serving as a conduit for property, wealth, and social status. For Roman women, marriage marked a significant transition, shifting the locus of their responsibilities from their natal ...
Apr 1, 2023 · 6. Warp Up. Servants in ancient Rome were responsible for a variety of tasks, from cooking and cleaning to running errands and performing personal services for their masters. While some servants were slaves, others were free citizens who chose to work in someone’s household. In either case, servants were typically low in status and had few ...
Jun 6, 2023 · The Battle of Lake Trasimene was an important battle between the Roman Republic and Carthage in the Second Punic War, which lasted from 218 to 201 BC. Carthage had grown from a North African city ...
