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Apr 19, 2024 · Roman Republic, the ancient state centered on the city of Rome that began in 509 BCE, when the Romans replaced their monarchy with elected magistrates, and lasted until 27 BCE, when the Roman Empire was established. It expanded through conquest and colonization and became a major power of the ancient world.
The endpoint of the Tiber is the Tyrrhenian Sea (Italian: Mar Tirreno). The total length of the third longest river in Italy is 406 km (252 mi) and the basin is 17,375 square kilometres (6,709 sq mi). The river is the most important source of water supply for Rome. Italians often call the Tiber “flavus”, which means “white” from Latin.
plebeian, member of the general citizenry in ancient Rome as opposed to the privileged patrician class. The distinction was probably originally based on the wealth and influence of certain families who organized themselves into patrician clans under the early republic, during the 5th and 4th centuries bce. Plebeians were originally excluded ...
Well, gang – so did the Ancient Romans! Join National Geographic Kids as we head back in time to visit one of the world’s most famous historical sites and sports arenas – the Colosseum. Let the games begin! 1) The Colosseum was built between 72 A.D and 80 A.D under the Emperor Vespasian, in the heart of Ancient Rome.
chariot racing, in the ancient world, a popular form of contest between small, two-wheeled vehicles drawn by two-, four-, or six-horse teams. The earliest account of a chariot race occurs in Homer’s description of the funeral of Patroclus ( Iliad, book xxiii). Such races were a prominent feature of the ancient Olympic Games and other games ...
Sep 2, 2009 · Leo-seta (CC BY) 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.
10 Interesting Facts about Roman Forum. Equip yourself with these fascinating insights about the Roman Forum, guaranteed to enrich your visit and impress your companions with your historical acumen. Speakers in ancient Rome stood on a sizable platform known as the rostra, facing the north side of the comitium towards the Senate.
