The Synthesis of "Early Rome"

Explore the Roman Republic, the ancient civilization whose experiments in governance, law, and engineering continue to influence the modern world.

Explore the Roman Empire, from its rise as a dominant world power to its lasting influence on modern law, language, and culture.

A concise explanation of the gradual decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, a pivotal event that reshaped the course of Western civilization.

Explore the rise and fall of Carthage, a powerful maritime empire that dominated Mediterranean trade and famously challenged the might of Ancient Rome.

A summary of the three brutal wars between the Roman Republic and the Samnites that ultimately decided the master of the Italian peninsula.

Discover the Etruscan civilization, the ancient Italian powerhouse that profoundly shaped Roman culture, art, and engineering before its rise.

An overview of Caligula, the notorious third emperor of Rome, whose brief reign is infamous for its alleged madness, cruelty, and extravagance.

Discover the Samnite Wars, the series of conflicts that defined the Roman Republic's rise and paved the way for its dominance over Italy.

An overview of Nero, the fifth Roman emperor, whose reign is marked by artistic ambition, tyranny, and the legendary Great Fire of Rome.

An overview of the Pax Romana, the 200-year period of unprecedented peace and prosperity that defined the height of the Roman Empire.