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.
The Roman legal system has profoundly shaped the foundation of modern legal frameworks. Emerging from the city of Rome and expanding throughout the Roman Empire, it evolved through distinct stages, including the influential Corpus Juris Civilis under Emperor Justinian I. This legal heritage has informed both civil and common law traditions across the globe.
