The Story of Ancient Rome
A mythical founding story eventually grew into an empire spanning three continents, and Rome's ambition and engineering still shape the world today.
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Some of the topics covered in this episode
- The founding myth of Romulus and Remus and early Rome
- The transformation from kingdom to republic to empire
- The age of famous emperors and their lasting legacies
- Roman engineering marvels including aqueducts, roads, and architecture
- Daily life, culture, and traditions in ancient Rome
- The military strategies and conquests that built an empire
- The gradual decline and fall of Roman power
- How Roman influence continues to shape our world today
A mythical founding story grew into an empire spanning three continents, so let that same slow growth be what carries your mind toward sleep. May tonight's story grow, slowly and quietly, into a deep and restful sleep for you too.