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All across Europe and the Mediterranean from Spain to Greece to North Africa you'll

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find the ruins of once majestic buildings evidence of a civilization that

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thrived for over one thousand years and still found a way to continue even

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after its fall. Welcome to Rome. An expansionist power that has been recognized

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and studied more than any other in history. Rome's origins traced back to

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twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, who competed for land along the

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Tiber River. Romulus eventually founded a new civilization. Over time Rome

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evolved from a republic to an empire driven by military strength, Latin as a

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common language, strong leadership and an extensive road network. At its peak

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the Roman Empire expanded across Europe, Asia and Africa, spreading both its

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political influence and cultural heritage. The Roman Empire would be incomplete

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without mentioning Julius Caesar, born in 100 BC, was a key figure in Roman

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history. While he didn't create the Roman Empire, his reign greatly

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influenced its development, laying the groundwork for its rise to power. The

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Romans had a daily document called the Acta, much like today's newspapers,

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known as Acta Diorna, translating to daily acts or gazette.

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Seneca and Marcus Arelius, both prominent figures in ancient Rome, played a

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significant role in developing the famous philosophy known as Stoicism.

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They're renowned for their enduring architectural marvels like the Colosseum,

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Pantheon, Forum and Aqueducts. Additionally they pioneered the first modern

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plumbing system. In medicine, Romans developed surgical tools like scalpons, bone

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forceps and catheters. These advancements, born from battlefield needs, gave

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Romans a significant advantage in treating injuries. The decline of the Roman

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Empire was a complex process influenced by various factors over centuries,

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internal decay, barbarian invasions, over expansion, military decline, social

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and cultural changes. Division of the Empire and external threats. Together,

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these factors not only contributed to the fall of Rome, but also left

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indelible marks on the modern world.