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The period was marked by vast expansion of Roman territory. During the 5th century BC, Rome gained regional dominance in Latium. With the Punic Wars from 264 to 146 BC, ancient Rome gained dominance over the Western Mediterranean, displacing Carthage as the dominant regional power.
Overview. The ambitious projects of urban renewal, development, and expansion initiated in Rome in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries reach a spectacular apex during this period.
Overview. This period witnesses the reemergence of Rome—suffering nearly four decades of neglect during the time of the Great Schism—as a major international power. Construction and renovation is funded largely by the.
Explore the timline of Rome. 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...
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1600 - Giordano Bruno (philosopher) is burned at the stake for his heresies. 1624 - Apollo and Daphne , the sculpture by Bernini, is made in this year. 1626 - Construction of the new St. Peter's Basilica is completed.
Mar 10, 2001 · The combination of historical circumstances, personalities and a lively market made Rome the crucible in which what later came to be called the baroque was formed.
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May 24, 2024 · Ancient Rome, the state centered on the city of Rome from 753 BC through its final eclipse in the 5th century AD. 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, and parts of Asia and Africa.
