Roman World

Governing body of the Roman Republic and Empire, enduring model for deliberative assemblies

Disciplined heavy infantry formation that conquered the Mediterranean and became the template for Western armies

Elite Roman imperial bodyguard that became kingmakers, deposing and installing emperors at will

Roman general, politician, and dictator who conquered Gaul and transformed the Roman Republic

First Roman Emperor who transformed the Republic into the Principate and established the Pax Romana

Legal status conferring membership in political community with associated rights and obligations

Rome's first major highway, the 'Queen of Roads' connecting the capital to southern Italy

Engineering marvel that supplied Rome with over 300 million gallons of fresh water daily through eleven aqueducts