Roman Provinces A Roman province was a piece of land that was governed by Rome and the Empire was divided into many provinces. Each province was ruled by a governor who was responsible for keeping the peace and maintaining order. The governors had a great deal of power and were often corrupt. The people of…
Defining the relationship between classical Roman art and early Christian art would hardly be possible without the mention of Roman Emperor Constantine. The man is largely responsible for Christianity’s transition from a persecuted sect of few individuals holding services in catacombs to becoming recognized as the empire’s official religion. Early Christian art also evolved from…
The Parthenon and Pantheon were built with the sole purpose of them serving as temples to the Greek and Roman gods – the former in honor of Athena and the latter dedicated to all Greek gods.
Plebeians were the underprivileged general citizens as opposed to the Patricians. But why were Plebeians so important to Rome?
End of the Athenian Golden Age How did the Athenian Golden Age end? The Classical Period or Golden Age of Greece, From around 500 to 300 BC, was the golden age of Greece, which contributed to the foundations of the modern world’s architecture, philosophy, art, and literature. During this time, Sparta and Athens were the…
Slavery had a significant role in the entire archaic Roman history. As the great conquerer, Rome captured many prisoners of war. They also bought slaves from pirates and outside nations. A slave was defined as someone who was owned by another person and had no freedom. Slaves were used for labor, and they could be…
Housing and Homes in Ancient Rome The ancient Romans had a unique way of constructing their homes and public buildings. They used a technique called opus caementicium, which involved pouring concrete into moldings set into the walls. This made for sturdy and long-lasting structures. The homes of the wealthy were often large and luxurious, with…