Rome: An Introduction

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Rome An Introduction
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Rome Timeline Overview

• Ancient Romans migrated to Italy c. 2000 BCE,
  developed Neolithic farming
• Rome settled c. 1000 BCE (traditional date 753)
• Era of autocratic (Etruscan?) kings traditional
  dates 753 507 BCE
• Roman Republic 507 31 BCE
• Imperial Rome 31 BCE 324 CE
• (Classic Golden Age c. 200 BCE 200 CE)
• Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire 324 - 1453

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Italy at Beginning of Roman Republic
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Roman Empire at Height, 117 CE
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4th C CE Rome Fragments
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Roman Beliefs Thought

• Religion similar to Greek polytheistic,
  childish gods recognized, supported by state
• Elites absorb Greek philosophy, but this remains
  important only to minority
• Major Golden Age faith Roman prosperity,
  achievements
• Various faiths (such as Christianity in CE era)
  usually tolerated as long as believers didnt
  openly challenge Roman gods

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Diagram of Roman SocialClasses
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Imperial Roman lifestyle Very Urban
Computer Reconstruction of Roman Street
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Elite Roman House Interior
Computer Reconstruction of Roman House
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Images of Roman Couples
Imperial Era Funerary Busts
Pre-Republican Era Etruscan Couple
Wall Mural at 1st C CE Pompeii
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Images of Roman Women