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Map showing the maximum territorial extent of the Roman Empire in AD 117, shaded in yellow, spanning from western Europe and North Africa to the Near East. Major rivers and seas are labeled, and various symbols mark the locations of Roman colonies and municipia established during the Pre-Caesarian, Caesarian, and Augustan periods. The boundary at the death of Emperor Trajan is highlighted.
Glimpse remnants of the Roman Empire in the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Via Appia
The rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Marble statue of Augustus stands between two columns in a stone niche at the Roman theatre in France, with ancient masonry visible behind. Constantine I
How Constantine the Great changed Rome forever
Learn about the magnificent infrastructural work of imperial Rome, especially Roman masonry
Colosseum The Pont du Gard, a three-tiered ancient Roman aqueduct with large stone arches, spans a river near Nimes, France, surrounded by trees and rocky banks.
Hannibal's daring strategy against Rome explained
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Overlooking the Roman Forum with Temple of Saturn in Rome, Italy
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Glimpse remnants of the Roman Empire in the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Via Appia
Remains of Rome's Colosseum and the Roman Forum and the still-traveled Appian Way.
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The rise and fall of the Roman Empire
Learn how the tactics and discipline of the Roman army enabled the Roman Empire to...
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Markzeta/Dreamstime.com
How Constantine the Great changed Rome forever
Explore possible reasons for the decline of the Roman Empire in this video.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Freesurf69/Dreamstime.com
Learn about the magnificent infrastructural work of imperial Rome, especially Roman masonry
Learn about the infrastructure of imperial Rome, particularly Roman masonry.
Video: © Open University (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
Hannibal's daring strategy against Rome explained
Learn about Hannibal's campaign against Rome, beginning with his attack on Saguntum.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail Yale University Art Gallery (2005.131.165)
The dramatic birth of the Roman Empire
Overview of the founding of Rome, including a discussion of Romulus and Remus.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Abxyz/Dreamstime.com

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Extent of the Roman Empire in 117 ce
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statue of the Roman emperor Augustus
Statue of the Roman emperor Augustus, 1st century ce.
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Constantine I
Portrait head of Constantine I, marble, Roman, c. 325–370 ce;...
Photograph by AlkaliSoaps. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923 (26.229)
Colosseum
Interior of the Colosseum in Rome, completed in 82 ce.
© 2007 Index Open
Pont du Gard, Nîmes, France
Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct near Nîmes, France.
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