Ancient Rome

known as one of the greatest civilizations in the Ancient World. Through their utter Military domination the Romans were able to take over much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. One reason as to why the Ancient Romans were so powerful and successful was due to their technology. Their weapons allowed for the Roman leaders to implement many different strategies whether it be through using the gladius, pilum, or hasta. Soldiers in the Ancient Roman Military had to undergo a rigorous…

trade network not seen in the ancient world up to that point of time (Carthwright, 2013). Merchants traded products such as grains, oil and wine in tremendous quantities while precious metals and spices were imported at significant levels (Carthwright, 2013). In my learning journal entry for this unit, I will examine how the system of interconnectivity between the local provinces and Rome allowed for an extensive trade system to develop. Discussion Economically, Rome depended heavily on the…

essay was, “Satire VI (xi. 199-304, 465-503): The Women of Rome,” written by Juvenal (c.55-c.130 CE). (Davis, William Stearns) The format of the scripture is poetry and was produced in Rome around 100 CE. The women of Rome were unlike those of other women in different civilizations. Women were not segregated in Rome and they were considered “…enjoyable company and were the center of the social life in the household”. (Eckert, Regina) Women in Rome were allowed to do activities much like in…

was seemingly fun. To some, though, the concept of the Ancient Empire may be one that is unimaginable. Technology was a complete different thing compared to what it has become in the present, culture and customs differed drastically and life itself was looked at, valued and lived much differently. And though this seems so…

During the ancient times, every empire got bigger and bigger by defeating smaller and weaker empires, but in the end would come to a fall as well. Two of the main Dynasties of their time were the Han and Roman civilizations. Han China was the second imperial dynasty following the Qin Dynasty. The period of the Han is considered one of the golden ages in Chinese history. The Roman Empire occurred after the Roman Republic during ancient Rome. The Roman Empire also ruled much longer than Han…

its 45th president, Donald J. Trump. A common comparison in several reactionary articles was that the election of Trump was a sign that the United States was falling, just as Rome once had. The modern United States falling condition, in spite of selected similar situations, is not quite as vast in scale to that of the Rome of Late Antiquity. Several generations of authors and historians have had their own opinions on the multiple causes of the decline, or, some argue that it was not a fall,…

The Ancient Roman government structure is something that was unique to civilizations at this time. The Romans were trying to be different and better than the civilizations that had come before them. The book Rome, the Greek World, and the East: Government, Society, and Culture in the Roman Empire examines the differences between the Romans to the other successful civilizations that had come before them. This provides a good insight into why the Roman model was considered special and unique from…

The article, “Female Gladiators of the Ancient Roman World” is an article by Steven Murray that was published by the Journal of Combative Sport in July 2003 . It features several pictures from the Museum of London and the British Museum of evidence of female gladiators in the Roman world. The article itself is based on the exhumation of a female gladiator’s gravesite in what had once been Roman London and circles around the evidence of female gladiators in the Roman Empire. The reason for the…

Slavery was an integral part of ancient Roman culture. At different points in time during its history, slaves made up as much as 40% of the population. Slaves in ancient Rome were overwhelmingly prisoners captured in military conquest, or their descendants. Correspondingly, the slave population was made up of a variety of ethnicities and cultures from all around the Mediterranean. Some ethnicities (especially those known to Romans exclusively as enemies and slaves) became associated with slavery…

Of Alexander’s Empire The Ancient Greek empire ruled by Alexander the Great was no doubt a military power. New fighting styles were invented and during this time Alexander took over most of the known world. However, was Alexander’s empire the most influential militarily in the Ancient Mediterranean? Some would argue Ancient Rome was the most influential with the most military prowess. Alexander the Great’s empire was the most successful military force of any Ancient Mediterranean civilization…