The Roman Empire ruled the Mediterranean and much of Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. The Romans conquered most of this during the Republic, and it was ruled by emperors following Octavian's assumption of effective sole rule in 27 BC.

2009年10月14日 · Beginning in the eighth century B.C., Ancient Rome grew from a small town on central Italy’s Tiber River into an empire that at its peak encompassed most of continental Europe, Britain, much of...

2025年3月18日 · According to tradition, Romulus was Rome’s first king. His legendary reign was filled with deeds expected of an ancient city founder and the son of a war god. Thus he was described as having established Rome’s early political, military, and social institutions and as having waged war against neighboring states.

This page shows the Roman Empire(s) at interesting times in its 1790-year history. The 19 maps include its beginning and its end, and various territorial maxima and minima in between, roughly every hundred years.

From humble beginnings, the Roman Republic (509 BC–27 BC) and the Roman Empire (27 BC–476 AD) expanded to rule much of Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East and thus comprised many agricultural environments of which the Mediterranean climate of dry, hot summers and cool, rainy winter was the most common.

2018年6月19日 · Here are 40 maps that explain the Roman Empire — its rise and fall, its culture and economy, and how it laid the foundations of the modern world. In 500 BC, Rome was a minor city-state on the...

2015年10月19日 · Explore the Roman Empire at its peak: 5 million square kilometers of power shaped by mountains, coasts, and deserts. Discover how geography influenced Rome's rise and fall through detailed maps and analysis.

This map shows the gradual expansion of the Roman Empire around the Mediterranean between the years 100 BCE and 150 CE. Red areas indicate Roman control in 100 BCE; yellow areas indicate the extent of the empire at the time of Julius Caesar 's death in 44 BCE; green areas indicate areas annexed by Augustus (27-14 BCE); and blue areas indicate ...

2025年1月17日 · Roman provinces were territories outside Italy governed and administered by the Empire. Established to manage the vast expanse of Roman conquests, these provinces were essential for maintaining control over distant lands, collecting taxes, enforcing Roman law , and ensuring military security.

2023年4月8日 · The land of ancient Rome was a place of great beauty and grandeur. The rolling hills, green fields and crystal clear waters were a sight to behold. The Roman people were proud of their land and worked hard to keep it looking its best.