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The Roman Empire is the post-Republican phase of the ancient Roman civilization characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean. The term is used to describe the Roman state during and after the time of the first emperor, Augustus.

The 500-year-old Roman Republic, which preceded it, had been weakened by several civil wars ^[5].

Several events are commonly proposed to mark the transition from Republic to Empire, including Julius Caesar's appointment as perpetual dictator (44 BC), the victory of Octavian at the Battle of Actium (2 September 31 BC), and the Roman Senate's granting to Octavian the honorific Augustus. (16 January 27 BC) ^[6].

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1. Hadrian Set to Conquer London, Again. September 05, 2008 Roman Emperor Hadrian was a complex character. He once agonised at length whether grass felt pain when it was cut, but on the other hand he was quite happy to order the slaughter of men, women and children in their thousands without a second thought. Totally ruthless, yet paradoxically incredibly cultured, Hadrian ruled the Roman Empire from AD117 to AD138, and is most famous in Britain for the wall, built in his name, that separated ancient Scotland from England and marked the northern boundary of the Empire. After succeeding Emperor Trajan, Spanish-born Hadrian went on to galvanise and ... (read more) Author: Matthew Pressman

2. Online Casino - The Virtual World Of Fun and Excitement September 04, 2008 Casinos have existed since the time of the Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, Emperors in Ancient China, and the Caesars in the Roman Empire. Many cultures have embraced casinos and casino games because of the fun and excitement behind casinos. So it is only natural that at the advent of the Internet, casinos have been transported online as well. The word 'casino' comes from the Italian word for 'little house' -- it was a small pavilion usually situated inside the grounds of a large villa. This little house was used for parties that are used for socializing and feature dancing, music, and games... (read more) Author: Allan Bradley

3. The Pizzazz of Prague's Music Scene August 27, 2008 Once the 14th century capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the city of Prague is a cultural delight; with plenty to offer travellers of all ages and from all walks of life. The bridges, parks and hills compliment the vast array of architectural styles prevalent throughout this Eastern European city and wherever you go there’s sure to be a tune to step out to. The Czech Republic’s capital city has a long standing love affair with music that will bring joy to the ears of music fans far and wide. Music has been the lifeblood of Prague for many years with Mozart being one of the most well kno... (read more) Author: Matthew Pressman

4. Zurich: The World Famous Destination for Europe Traveler August 20, 2008 Introduction: Zurich, the world famous Europe city situated in the north side of Switzerland is the lovely city for any age. It’s a really romantic city. It is a largest city in Switzerland, also the most economical center too. Due to Zurich is situated on shores of Lake Zurich it is known as Zurich. The population of this city is near about 380,000. This famous city is found by the Romans in 58BC. As the Holy Roman Empire dissolved, Zurich became a free imperial city. Now days Zurich is the world famous due to its large market in Gold and also due to the world’s fourth-largest stock market a... (read more) Author: David Shang

5. Travel tour Italy July 29, 2008 Traveling to Italy can be a dream-come-true experience. From the Ancient Roman Empire to the Medieval Tuscan fortress towns and the Venetian Republic, Italy has got culturally rich history to offer the curious visitors. With a lot of options for cheap travel, people across the world have started visiting Italy for their vacations. For a complete European experience, you need to visit this romantic destination of Italy. If looking for budget accommodations, you can go for cheap hotels and budget hotels in Italy. Italy has got lots in store for the lovers of art, history, architecture, and musi... (read more) Author: maria john

6. TOUR OF ITALY : EASTERN APULIA ! July 28, 2008 Apulia makes up the heel of the Italian boot. It is located in the southeast corner of Italy and borders the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Apulia was often invaded by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was ruled by many foreigners including the Byzantines, Goths, Lombards, Normans, Spaniards, and Turks. Apulia's moment of greatest glory was in the Holy Roman Empire during the 13th Century, when majestic Romanesque cathedrals and palaces were built. This article presents the eastern and usually southern part of Apulia. A companion article presents the rest of the region including the administra... (read more) Author: Ben Rob

7. TOUR OF ITALY ! EASTERN APULIA ( travel ) July 28, 2008 Apulia makes up the heel of the Italian boot. It is located in the southeast corner of Italy and borders the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Apulia was often invaded by both the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was ruled by many foreigners including the Byzantines, Goths, Lombards, Normans, Spaniards, and Turks. Apulia's moment of greatest glory was in the Holy Roman Empire during the 13th Century, when majestic Romanesque cathedrals and palaces were built. This article presents the eastern and usually southern part of Apulia. A companion article presents the rest of the region including the administra... (read more) Author: Ben Rob

8. Rome: influential Empire, Great Tourist aim July 13, 2008 Rome was originate as far back 753 BC by the twins, Romulus and Remus. It grew substantially until it became the Roman kingdom which was control by an Emperor from the year 27 BC. The Roman Empire became a supporting and economic center for the Western World. Its influence stretched far and wide and it was said that "all roads lead to Rome." This most powerful Empire, however, fell in 476 AD. It had a uneven history next its fall. The city preserve its rank as the capital of the Papal States and later on it became a center of tradiation and imaginative activity which it has somewhat reta... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

9. Maya Indians June 23, 2008 The Maya Indian Civilization flourished from 250AD to 900AD; this is known as history's Classic Period; there were as many as one-million Maya Indians in Belize. Between the Classic Period and Post-Classic Period the Maya Empire split into separate conflicting "City States," just like the Roman Empire, lasting until the Spanish Colonial Period in the early 1600's. Though not known why, there are many different reasons this split could have happened, such as, over population, a revolt, disease or drought. However, there is evidence that there was over population. Unlike the Inca or th... (read more) Author: Anthony Benjamin

10. Crystals for Healing, Abundance & Balancing - Wellness Coach June 10, 2008 Crystals, stone, minerals are live energy forms that bring enrichment to whatever they are near, they have been used for centuries for healing, wealth status, jewelry, breast plates, and many other uses. Crystals value can be traced back to Biblical times and all thru the Roman Empire. Crystals today are also used for many different reasons, the most popular of course is jewelry, and we love to wear gorgeous jewelry made out of diamonds, rubies, sapphires and so on. What is very interesting is that these crystals hold special energies that enhance areas in our bodies and minds and create ... (read more) Author: Darlene Siddons

11. China's first emperor gives way to Roman ruler at British Museum June 08, 2008 The life-size soldiers and guards for the first emperor of China have made way for one of Rome’s most celebrated military leaders at the British Museum, as members of Qin Shihuangdi’s Terracotta army are to be replaced by artefacts from the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian. The Terracotta army attracted visitors in their hundreds of thousands to the British Museum during early 2008, but if you want to catch the soldiers who accompanied the emperor to the afterlife, unfortunately you’re too late as the exhibition is now closed. However, the same impressive exhibition space is now being extens... (read more) Author: Matthew Pressman

12. How you can use Rome: Total War for Historical Research May 24, 2008 One of the best real time strategy games of all time incorporating huge numbers of men and fantastic battles is Rome: Total War in my opinion. Not only are the battles extremely fun, and managing the Roman Empire a satisfying feat, but the game is also very historically accurate (as far as computer games go).What types of things can you learn from Rome: Total War? First of all, the general unit types of men. When the empire first started to form, there were three Roman families that became somewhat like factions. Each of these families had certain types of troops at their disposal. This i... (read more) Author: John Hilde

13. A Greek Strategy for Rome Total War May 24, 2008 For those of you who have played Rom: Total War by Creative Assembly you'll know it's one of the best real time strategy games of all time - especially with the epic and real life sized battles. If you are playing the Julii faction (my favorite because they are red in color and of course red signifies the Roman Empire), then here is a little strategy you should consider right off the bat to maximize your profits in the end game.Right away the senate will give you a mission to take the small town in northern Italy. Take it with one of the two armies you start out with. Next, it is important ... (read more) Author: John Hilde

14. The Changes in Roman Helmets in the Roman Empire May 21, 2008 The Roman empire span for almost 700 years from the time of its founding to the fall in 476 AD. You can bet that there were significant changes in the design of the entire roman soldier outfit, from the type of armor they wore to the helmet they used to protect their head.The Roman Empire started to show its beginnings sometime in the 3rd century bc. However, it started out just in the Italian peninsula, and there were three major powerful families: the Julii, Scipii, and Brutii. During this time soldiers of these three inner factions of Rome wore armor and helmets quite different from wha... (read more) Author: John Hilde

15. There is a Reason Why People Love Italian Wines May 21, 2008 Making wine is probably as old as humankind itself, and one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world is Italy. Italian wines traces their roots as far back as the Roman Empire, and probably even before that. Rome is the city that began bottling wines for ease of transportation, storage and use. Today, wines from Italy account for about one-fifth of all the wines produced in the world. There are thousands of vineyards in Italy, and while many wines are produced in modern distilleries, some rustic villages still produce wine in the old fashion way by stomping the grapes under their ... (read more) Author: David Cowley

16. Short Breaks in the Historical City of York May 09, 2008 The City of York attracts visitors from across the world every year, drawing on its rich history to make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. Founded as Eboracum by the Romans in the year 71 AD, York was home to the Ninth and later the Sixth Legions of the Roman Empire. The city, situated at the confluence of the rivers Foss and Ouse, quickly became one of the most important cities in Roman Britain and in 211 AD became the capital of the province Britannia Inferior. Additional influences from the Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and Medieval times make York a beautiful c... (read more) Author: Andrew Regan

17. Rome - Cultural Capital of World May 05, 2008 Italy has been center of cultural and intellectual activities of world since long. Right from the ancient when Rome was symbol of wealth, prosperity, luxury and exclusivity. For thousands of years, Rome was the most politically important, richest and largest city in the Western world, and remained so after the Roman Empire started to decline and was split, later Rome ultimately lost its capital status to Milan and then Ravenna, and was surpassed in prestige by the Eastern capital Constantinople (Turkey). The monuments and symbols of ancient Rome are m... (read more) Author: omar mahmood

18. Benefits of Choosing Personal Injury Lawyers in Pomona April 16, 2008 Pomona is a city in Los Angeles County, California named after the ancient Roman Goddess of fruit, Pomona. It is located at the western edge of the Pomona Valley branch of the Inland Empire. As the fifth largest city in Los Angeles, the city population is approximately 160,815. Anyone injured in Pomona by the negligence or carelessness of others deserves justice. But chances are you may not likely get a just settlement on your own. You need someone who is knowledgeable of the law. This is where the role of personal injury lawyers steps in. However, many of us have no idea on how to ... (read more) Author: Jean Kuda

19. Salt and Papper Cauliflower March 28, 2008 Cauliflower is generally believed that it was the Arabs who introduced the cauliflower to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. I ran out of excuses. I avoided cooking cauliflower till now. But when priced at one dollar, I couldn’t think of any more excuses and bought the fresh, big, Lilly white cauliflower from the local farmers market. Even though, it’s available year round, Autumn is the season for cauliflower here in US, so the low price. On my short list of vegetables, I am reluctant to cook, cauliflower occupies the number one spot. It’s unfortunate, but my brain, it doesn’t h... (read more) Author: vmb john

20. Salt and Papper Paneer March 28, 2008 Cauliflower is generally believed that it was the Arabs who introduced the cauliflower to Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. I ran out of excuses. I avoided cooking cauliflower till now. But when priced at one dollar, I couldn’t think of any more excuses and bought the fresh, big, Lilly white cauliflower from the local farmers market. Even though, it’s available year round, Autumn is the season for cauliflower here in US, so the low price. On my short list of vegetables, I am reluctant to cook, cauliflower occupies the number one spot. It’s unfortunate, but my brain, it doesn’t h... (read more) Author: vmb john

21. Diamond Earrings and Other Fine Jewelry March 17, 2008 Diamond Earrings and Other Fine Pieces Diamond rings are the most common form of diamond jewelry, but diamond earrings, bracelets and necklaces are also quite popular. In fact, diamond jewelry has been around since the days of the Roman Empire, although it took almost 1500 years before diamond jewelers had figured out how to cut diamonds into attractive shapes that displayed their "fire," or shine and brilliance. Diamond earrings are but one way that people adorn themselves with this mystical, precious gem. A Fascinating History Chances are that the first diamond jewelry was f... (read more) Author: Jonathan Blocker

22. How Medieval Artwork Was Used To Express Realism March 11, 2008 Medieval artwork tries to explain the meaning of the subject than painting the naturalistic images. This art began when the Roman Empire fall totally and new power of Christian church began. During this period, people observed that Christians had different concerns than the Roman art public. This observation was also about their respective arts. Romans were less focused on the realism and more focused over symbolic representation and Christian were more focused on the realism. But both the arts were used to decorate the churches. But the medieval artwork used to create the devotional atm... (read more) Author: Muna wa Wanjiru

23. Saying "No" When Everyone Else Is Saying "Yes" March 07, 2008 I have been witness to the complete subversion of science in the service of an utterly corrupt new religion called environmentalism. In the Middle Ages the Church determined what "truth" was. Today the Green Church seeks the same power. From the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century to the beginning of the Renaissance in the 15th century, civilization experienced a period of ignorance and superstition. Globally, via the media and the classroom, a distorted and debased science is being used to advance the fraud of global warming. The challenge is to say "no" when everyone else is saying... (read more) Author: Velimir Lackovic

24. EMS A-Z Series .... "H" - History, Heroes and Headings. February 21, 2008 This year has seen many changes in EMS. New CPR guidelines, changes in popular field medications and treatments and most importantly - the development of several agencies that are geared towards making a National Scope of Practice for EMS. The history of EMS deserves an article all by itself. From the days of the Roman Empire to civilian ambulance services in the United States as early as 1865, right up to the National Highway Safety Act of 1966. EMS has grown and developed into a necessary entity of any community. EMS history is founded not only in legislature but more often in d... (read more) Author: Jim Hoffman

25. Emperor by Colin Thubron February 21, 2008 Emperor by Colin Thubron is a mightily ambitious novel. It describes the conversion to Christianity of the emperor Constantine the Great, the circumstances of which are unknown. But this was an event that changed human history. This single event elevated Christianity, previously a minority sect amongst many, to the status of official religion of the Roman Empire. Thus it became the religion of a continent, a status it has never lost. What is so original about Colin Thubron’s book, however, is its form. The novel is constructed as if it were a sheaf of documents by different authors. The e... (read more) Author: Philip Spires

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