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...

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...

The rise of Christianity was one of the major influences of western society. At the height of the stable and secure Empire of Rome came the emergence of the greatest philosophical development of western history. But like all other transcending moments in history, some obstacles and developments work...

How Do We Know They Were Telling the Truth? The inscription on the reverse of the radiate of Aurelian illustrated at right proclaims that hi si "Restorer of the World." How believable is his claim? Did he really restore the world th the Roman Empire and people? Follow the link to read the article a...

The Roman Colosseum The Roman Colosseum, now called the Flavian Ampitheater, was built between the years 72 AD-80 AD. "When the Colosseum was finished in 80 AD there was a huge celebration. There were many games and sports played that sacrificed many wild animals and men. The shows were v...

The Roman Colosseum The Roman Colosseum, now called the Flavian Ampitheater, was built between the years 72 AD-80 AD. "When the Colosseum was finished in 80 AD there was a huge celebration. There were many games and sports played that sacrificed many wild animals and men. The shows were v...