Because at that time, it was. Think of a world where there are no airplanes; that the average travel is by beast of burden. Then think of the marvelous news that came from this exotic, cultural place called Rome. Those who went and came back told incredible tales. If you were a citizen, you were afforded certain rights not given to many others. Rome was financially, scientifically and legally important. Rome has influenced almost all facets of our lives, including the calendar we use, the wedding cakes we cut and the wreaths we hang out at Christmas. Oh, and by the way, Christmas was originally Sol Invictus, a Roman holiday. If you are a June bride, you are following the June tradition of marrying under the benevolent auspices of Juno. Let's also mention that they have the greatest food on earth. When in Rome... and out of it... we still do as the Romans.
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.
the appian way was not a way of thinking it was a road into Rome
The Romans were called Romans because they were from Rome. Roman means people and things from Rome, similarly to English for England.
Rome. That's why they are called Romans.
Western Rome was taken over by the Barbarians. Eastern Rome was taken over by the Ottoman Turks.
rome, i think...
I think it was devastating because the Romans used all they could to keep the Goths away from Rome, but the Romans ruined it for themselves
The traditional date for the founding of Rome is 753 BC.
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.
The "Forum of the Romans" or the "Forum Romanum" in Latin, was the epicenter of Rome... located between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills.
Rome was the capital city (Forum Romanum was the centre of social life).
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
The "Navel of Rome" was the center of the city, located in the Forum Romanum. This was the spot from which the Romans measured distances. It was built in the late Republican era.
the appian way was not a way of thinking it was a road into Rome
Rome
The Romans were called Romans because they were from Rome. Roman means people and things from Rome, similarly to English for England.
The Romans were called Romans because they were from Rome. Roman means people and things from Rome, similarly to English for England.