: By 117 AD under Emperor Trajan, the empire reached its peak, stretching from Britain to Egypt and Iberia to Mesopotamia.
: In 286 AD, the empire was divided into Western and Eastern halves to make it more manageable. Roman Empire
: The Romans were master engineers, borrowing and refining Greek and Etruscan tech to build lasting structures like the Colosseum and advanced aqueducts. Division and Fall : By 117 AD under Emperor Trajan, the
: Augustus became the first emperor in 27 BC, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the start of centuries of imperial rule. Division and Fall : Augustus became the first
: Founded in 753 BC by Romulus, who legend says was raised by a she-wolf alongside his twin, Remus.
For many, "looking at the Roman Empire" means trying to rebuild it in popular strategy games.
: Plagued by invasions and economic crises, the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD when the last emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed.