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ancient Rome was founded about 753 BC and ended in the AD 400s. The city of Rome grew to become a marvel for its times with temples, theaters, fountains, statues, and public baths. Most people in the city of Rome lived in apartment type houses called insulas. In the countryside people lived in villas. Soldiers were stationed in forts in outlying areas that had been conquered by Rome.
A lot about Ancient Rome can be found by looking at the city of Pompeii, and Herculanium which was destroyed (and preserved in a way) by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. There is a Eye witness made by Pliney the Younger who was watching his uncle Pliney the Elder was dieing in Pompeii
This is a large subject to cover, but as a starting point I would suggest you look in the archives of Dan Carlin's "Hardcore History" website at http://www.dancarlin.com/disp.php?page=hharchive. He has a set of podcasts you can download for free that cover numerous historical subjects, including the Roman Empire.
Alternatively, if you use iTunes go to the iTunes store and do a search on Dan Carlin. The available podcasts will be displayed for free download.
So download one of his files and be prepared to be entertained and educated at the same time. He really does make history come alive.
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How did Romans save food?
The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.The Romans, like all the ancient peoples, saved or preserved their food by either salting it or drying it.
Did the Romans paint their statues?
Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.
What entertainment did the gladiators give?
They were interesting to ancient Romans because ancient Romans were cruel and mean
Did Russians descend from Ancient Rome?
No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.No, the Russians did not descend from the ancient Romans. Anthropologists say that modern Russians are of Slavic descent.
Was the Romans in world war 2?
In the modern world (and in WW II) the Romans are the inhabitants of the city of Rome, which is the capital of Italy. In the ancient world, the ancient Romans conquered a large empire.
