Discover how ancient Roman legal innovations continue to safeguard your fundamental rights in the modern world. From property ownership to fair trials, Rome's lasting legacy shapes the protections you rely on every day.
Romulus and Remus, born to Rhea Silvia and Mars, founded Rome in 753 BCE. Their rivalry led to Romulus killing Remus, highlighting ambition's dark consequences.
Roman innovations, including concrete, aqueducts, roads, arches, and public baths, have profoundly shaped architecture, sanitation, and military strategies in modern society.
Explore the origins and principles of Roman property law, from the Twelve Tables to modern legal systems. Discover the significance of ownership and possession, along with the enduring influence of Roman legal thought on contemporary property laws and legal frameworks.
Explore the political dynamics of the Roman Republic, highlighting the roles of Cicero and Julius Caesar in the struggle between Republicanism and autocracy, which ultimately transformed Roman governance.