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18 hours ago · Internal unrest and Majorian. The Western Roman Empire during the reign of Majorian in AD 460. During his four-year-long reign from 457 to 461, Majorian restored Western Roman authority in Hispania and most of Gaul. Despite his accomplishments, Roman rule in the west would last less than two more decades.
- Autocracy
- Western administrative division of the Roman Empireᵃ
2 days ago · Rome has also been called in ancient times simply "Urbs" (central city), from urbs roma, or identified with its ancient Roman initialism of SPQR, the symbol of Rome's constituted republican government. Furthermore, Rome has been called Urbs Aeterna (The Eternal City), Caput Mundi (The Capital of the world), Throne of St. Peter and Roma Capitale.
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- 21 April 753 BC
- 21 m (69 ft)
- Italy
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1 day ago · The Roman Republic ( Latin: Res publica Romana [ˈreːs ˈpuːblɪka roːˈmaːna]) was the era of classical Roman civilization beginning with the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom (traditionally dated to 509 BC) and ending in 27 BC with the establishment of the Roman Empire. During this period, Rome's control expanded from the city's immediate ...
18 hours ago · Rome also fought to expand its Empire, while other ancient states, such as Carthage, often waged war (and lost) against the Empire. On top of the inevitable loss of loved ones, living in war means ...
18 hours ago · President Biden’s remarks at the Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Days of Remembrance betrayed a total misunderstanding of what antisemitism actually is—and how it must be resisted.
4 days ago · ancient Olympic Games, quadrennial athletic event that was held in Olympia, Greece, from 776 bce to about 393 ce. It was part of a religious festival that honored Zeus, and the name Olympics was derived from Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods. The Games were a central part of Greek life, and major affairs, including wars, were often ...
1 day ago · Rome has an excellent rail network connecting the city with other parts of Italy and Europe. The main train station is Roma Termini, which offers connections to Italian cities such as Florence, Milan, Naples, and Venice. 3. Bus. Several bus companies offer international services connecting Rome with other European cities.
