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Period: 625 BCE to 476
Jupiter
In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of the gods, equivalent to the Greek god Zeus. He was considered the chief deity and the ruler of the heavens. -
Period: 625 BCE to 476
Neptune
Neptune was the god of the sea, freshwater, earthquakes, and horses. He was the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. -
450 BCE
Law of the Twelve Tables
Law of the Twelve Tables is the earliest written legislation of ancient Roman law. It is written that all citizens are treated equally by the government. -
261 BCE
The Battle of Agrigentum
The Battle of Agrigentum was a significant military battle during the First Punic War between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire. It took place in 261 BC near the ancient city of Agrigentum. -
149 BCE
Battle of Carthage
The final conflict between the Roman Republic and the city-state of Carthage. It resulted in the destruction of Carthage and marked the end of Carthaginian power in the Mediterranean region. -
120 BCE
Alexander Mosaic
A famous Roman floor mosaic that depicts a battle scene from the life of Alexander the Great. Specifically, the Battle of Issus, which took place in 333 BC between Alexander's forces and the army of Persian king Darius III -
Period: 106 BCE to 43 BCE
Cicero
Cicero was a Roman philosopher who believed that any leader who defied natural law was, by definition, a tyrant. -
44 BCE
Assassination of Julius Caesar
After the assassination of Julius Ceasar, Agustus becomes the first emperor of Rome. -
19 BCE
Aeneid
Aeneid is an epic poem written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. It is about the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, and his journey from the ruins of Troy to Italy, where he becomes the ancestor of the Romans. -
80
The Colosseum
The Colosseum is an amphitheater located in the center of Rome. It is one of the most iconic and recognizable landmarks of ancient Rome and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture. -
125
The Pantheon
The Pantheon is one of the most iconic and well-preserved ancient Roman buildings in the world. Located in the heart of Rome and is a symbol of Roman architecture and engineering. -
Period: 161 to 180
Aurelius
Aurelius was best known for his stoic beliefs. To be a stoic is to endure pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint. -
180
Column of Marcus Aurelius
A column built in honor of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It stands in the Piazza Colonna and is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman columns in the city. -
Julius Caesar by Shakespeare
Julius Caesar is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, written in 1599. The play is one of Shakespeare's most famous works and is based on the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC and its aftermath. -
Coriolanus by Shakespeare
"Coriolanus" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Gaius Marcius Coriolanus. -
Spartacus (1960)
Directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1960, This film stars Kirk Douglas as the character Spartacus, a slave and gladiator who leads a revolt against the Roman Republic. -
Gladiator (2000)
A historical film directed by Ridley Scott and released in 2000. The film stars Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a loyal Roman general who is betrayed by Commodus, the corrupt Emperor of Rome. -
In the Name of Rome: The Men Who Won the Roman Empire
A book written by historian Adrian Goldsworthy. Published in 2003, the book explores the lives and achievements of some of the most well-known military leaders of ancient Rome who played significant roles in expanding the Roman Empire. -
Rising Legion
This track is also composed by the Feichter brothers. The track makes me envision an army marching into battle which is why I thought it would be perfect for the theme. -
Augustus Caesar
A piece of music composed by the Fiechter brothers, who are known for creating instrumental music with historical and fantasy themes. The track sounds larger than life, perfectly capturing the theme of power.