From Augustus to Constantine, the Praetorian Guard evolved from imperial protectors into kingmakers—policing Rome and wielding military force to decide succession.
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.
