FAQ – The Roman Empire

To what extent were economic factors to blame for the deterioration of the Roman Empire in the Third Century A.D?

Visiting Contributor — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 23:51:46 +0000

by Julian Fenner For centuries, historians have tried to understand the causes of the decline of the Roman Empire, in particular the causes of the third century crisis. The fact that ...

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Why Did Rome Fall ?

Franco Cavazzi — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:03:19 +0000

Well, the old-fashioned, traditional explanation for the fall of Rome points out the mass migration as the biggest reason for the collapse of Rome. In ancient European history it happened ...

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Why did Rome Rise?

Franco Cavazzi — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:01:29 +0000

Rome’s most potent weapon appeared to be ‘enfranchisement’. They brought upon Italy in particular, but also their other, later territories the rights and privileges of Roman citizenship, or at least ...

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What does SPQR stand for?

Franco Cavazzi — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:00:34 +0000

The abbreviation SPQR adorns many public buildings and statues of Rome and, most famously, it was engraved on the battle standards of the Roman legion. SPQR stands for ‘senatus populusque ...

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How long did the Roman empire last?

Franco Cavazzi — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:59:31 +0000

Depending on who you ask, the Roman Empire lasted from approximately 500 years to over 1000 years. This question can’t be answered easily as the definitions of ‘Roman empire’ can ...

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What are the names of the seven hills of Rome ?

Franco Cavazzi — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:54:11 +0000

The Seven Hills of Rome are the hills upon which the city of Rome tradition tells us that Romulus founded Rome. The 7 Roman Hills are: Aventine (Mons Aventinus) Caelian ...

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