From humble beginnings to global dominance and dramatic collapse, explore the epic saga of the Roman Empire.

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[00:00.22]Long before Rome became an empire, it was just a small village along the banks of the Tiber River.
[00:06.78]Legend says that Rome was founded in 753BC by Romulus and Remus, twin brothers raised by a she-wolf.
[00:14.88]Whether myth or not, the city grew from these humble beginnings, gradually uniting the surrounding Latin tribes.
[00:22.70]Early Rome was ruled by kings, but this monarchy was eventually overthrown, giving rise to the Roman Republic around 509BC.
[00:32.56]The new republic was unique for its time, establishing a system of checks and balances with elected officials known as consuls and a senate.
[00:41.24]Rome's early expansion came through alliances and wars with neighboring peoples.
[00:45.94]By the end of this phase, Rome was well on its way to becoming a regional power, setting the stage for centuries of conquest and glory.
[00:54.82]The roots of Roman greatness were planted in these years, shaped by legendary figures, fierce struggles, and a relentless drive for survival.


Long before Rome became an empire, it was just a small village along the banks of the Tiber River. Legend says that Rome was founded in 753 BC by Romulus and Remus, twin brothers raised by a she-wolf. Whether myth or not, the city grew from these humble beginnings, gradually uniting the surrounding Latin tribes. Early Rome was ruled by kings, but this monarchy was eventually overthrown, giving rise to the Roman Republic around 509 BC. The new republic was unique for its time, establishing a system of checks and balances with elected officials known as consuls and a Senate. Rome’s early expansion came through alliances and wars with neighboring peoples. By the end of this phase, Rome was well on its way to becoming a regional power, setting the stage for centuries of conquest and glory. The roots of Roman greatness were planted in these years, shaped by legendary figures, fierce struggles, and a relentless drive for survival.

The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

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