Italy is the largest religiously country both economically and politically. Italy has the fifth highest population in Europe, about 200 persons per square kilometer. Minority groups are small, the largest is the German speaking people of Bolzano Province and the Slovenes around Trieste. Although R...

The Collapse of the Roman Empire Many factors contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire. The challenges from barbaric tribes threatening the fourth and fifth century Romans were intensified by a Roman tendency towards an autocratic centralized monarchy. Barbarian attacks and inflation for...

The Roman Empire was one of the greatest societies in human history. For thousands of years it flourished, having it's troubled times, but mostly succeeding in setting a precedence for all future societies. Many of the ideas and systems created in the Roman Empire are with us today, especiall...

Historically women in Rome were never given the opportunity to speak their minds. All of the historical documents that are used to portray roman life where created by men. "...through the erotic and satirical poetry of the late Republic and early Empire, all written by men; through the histo...

The Romans built massive structures for the public use of Roman citizens, and the circuses were only one example of these massive buildings. The circuses, structures designed in a circle or course for chariots, were primarily designed built to house chariot races and other public entertainments (Cir...

There were many contributions to modern day western civilization by the ancient Greeks. Their ideas and philosophies changed what we believe today. Here are the documents that prove these contributions to western civilization by the Greeks. There are many philosophers in the Greek civilization,...

Between the first and fourth centuries Christianity gradually became the prevailing religion of Rome. The burden of how to respond to this new religion was placed upon the Roman government. Many kings or emperors of the Romans responded to Christianity in a different fashion. Over this large amo...

Rome, as any society, suffered from imperfection. The city experienced some of the greatest architecture, art, entertainment, and trade, however it suffered from many wars, poverty, and cruelty. It was a city of extremes. Even through hardships the Ancient city of Rome achieved sophistication and o...

My annual summer trips to Italy seem to get better every year. I can see the Couplella de Bruneleschi in Florence a millions of times, and still be amazed by its ancient Byzantine architecture, which is just one of many reasons why it is such an irreplaceable landmark of Italy. It fascinates me how ...

Prehistoric: The prehistoric period is used to describe the period preceding written history. The people living during this period of time were known as being from the stone age because this is when stone was used for tools. For example, flint was chipped and shaped into tools and weapons. Als...

The Fall of the Roman Empire' is an enduring subject of interest among historians and students alike and one that has sparked more passionate debates than many contemporary issues. The reason behind this is simply the web of enigma and intrigue that surrounds Roman Empire and its downfall. Part...

General Hannibal of Carthage is often called the "Father of Strategy." His march over the Alps is one of the most famous attacks in military history. Hannibal defeated the Roman Army many times, until his defeat to Scipio, a Roman general, in 202 BC. Hannibal is important to history because of his...

General Hannibal of Carthage is often called the "Father of Strategy." His march over the Alps is one of the most famous attacks in military history. Hannibal defeated the Roman Army many times, until his defeat to Scipio, a Roman general, in 202 BC. Hannibal is important to history because of his...

General Hannibal of Carthage is often called the "Father of Strategy." His march over the Alps is one of the most famous attacks in military history. Hannibal defeated the Roman Army many times, until his defeat to Scipio, a Roman general, in 202 BC. Hannibal is important to history because of his...

Hannibal of Carthage: "The Father of Strategy" General Hannibal of Carthage is often called the "Father of Strategy." His march over the Alps is one of the most famous attacks in military history. Hannibal defeated the Roman Army many times, until...

To the peoples of ancient Greece, and later, Rome, a barbarian was anyone who was not of their extraction or culture. Because most of these strangers regularly practiced raids upon these civilizations, the term barbarian gradually started meaning, a person who was uncivilized, and regularly practice...

"I came, I saw, I conquered" (Andrews). This was spoken by one of the greatest leaders to ever rule Rome. Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 102 B.C. to one of the original patrician families of Rome. He was educated by a tutor, Marcus Antonius Gnipho, whom provided Julius with an ex...

Slavery Reparations; Pandora's Box The US government owes the descendants of former slaves for years of unfair laws and practices aimed at their ancestors. Slavery was an institution that oppressed African Americans and earned trillions for the government and major corporations. The fede...