They were often treated differently if they broke the law. Statue of Justitia holding ... The Tarpeian Rock was a steep cliff in ancient Rome. It was commonly used during the Roman Republic ...

Ancient Rome transitioned from a monarchy to a republic in 509 B.C., after its seventh king, Tarquin the Proud, was ...

Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave ...

For safety and hygiene purposes, ancient Roman laws dictated that no cremations or burials were allowed within city limits. As a result, funerary practices were reserved in the necropolis ...