Ancient Rome

Having been visited by millions of admirers of the ancient world, the Roman Colosseum today still functions a symbol of greatness and power of the Ancient Roman civilization just as Romans had upon construction. The Colosseum is easily still one of the most well-known historical monuments of Roman architecture in the world. The reason for this is due to its large size and presence that its ruins have left on Rome. With thousands of tourists visiting this grand monument, it is easy to see why.…

Running water is a given today but in the ancient world they didn’t have that privilege. Rome took many years to build a system for running water and eventually Rome had the best water supply in the ancient world. All the water eventually flowed into their new sewage system called the Cloaca Maxima. Ancient Rome had eight hundred and fifty private baths, eleven public ones and the largest one covered 32 acres. They also had one thousand three hundred public drinking fountains and one hundred…

Caesar became the first emperor with 2 triumvirates: Pompey and Crassus. This civilization was balanced. Rome had three types of government including monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. All of these governments united in Rome. The Roman Empire also had senates. A senate is a body of legislators chosen from a group of elite families. The main job was to set the policy for the consuls. Rome was divided into 2 broad classes: Patricians and Plebeians. Patricians were small groups of aristocratic…

amazingly intact today. Only a few of those types buildings built by Romans include: amphitheaters, hippodromes, temples, public baths, walls, and aqueducts. One of the most famous amphitheaters that was built by Romans is the Colosseum. Located in Rome, Italy, the Colosseum was built between the reign of three emperors: Vespasian (69-79…

modern lens, or rather seen in comparison to the current time period. This is problematic because morality and rightness in different periods and cultures are significantly different to the Western view on morality. Rome, as it happens, is a major contender for the differences in Ancient morality versus modern morality. Some of their societal norms, such as gladiatorial fighting, the constant warring, and the abundance of slavery have been looked down upon once they were uncovered in the current…

Even during PaxRomana (A long period from Augstus to Marcus Aurelius when the Roman empire was stable and relativly peaceful) there were 32,000 prostitutes in Rome. Emperors like Caligula and Nero became infamous for wasting money on lavish parties where guests drank and ate until they became sick. The most popular amusement was watching the gladiatorial combats in the Colosseum. There were many public health and environmental problems. Many of the wealthy had water brought to their homes…

has ever seen” – Pliny, NH XXXVI, 24, 123 Ancient Rome is famously known for its intricate water management systems such as its baths, artificial pools, reservoirs, irrigation channels and other similar facilities. They were considered one of the marvels of the ancient world and earned Rome the name “Regina Aquarum” - Queen of the Waters. An analysis of the construction of the aqueducts reveals the impact they had on the Roman lifestyle in the city of Rome…

Ancient Rome started being a Roman Republic, this meant there was not one person whom lead Rome instead they elected representatives to run Rome as a government which gave citizens a voice. This way leadership was thought of to stop an official from being too powerful and over throw the city. The Roman Senate being the main form of government in Rome was set up to appoint representatives, issue currency, and even conduct war. This power allowed the Roman Republic to take action and leadership in…

to adapt to the different and changing terrains around them in order to push further out and extend the reach of their empire. The documents entitled Roman Roads and Cross-Section of a Roman Road also provide information that backs up the fact that Rome was able to adjust to their surroundings. The first is an excerpt that explains how Romans realized the need to improve roads, which were previously just mud and grass tracks. (Document 4A) They wanted to build roads in order to travel quickly to…

Rome was a city that was ahead of its time. The empire was known for numerous attributes; endless entertainment, bloodshed, and the lust for power were staples of Roman society, and such elements must be discussed when examining the glorious arena known as the Circus Maximus. The Circus Maximus – among other arenas – was a display of the power and glory of the Roman Empire, and the structure has always been a prominent feature of the city of Rome. The Circus Maximus has an interesting history,…