The Romans conquered and ruled a massive empire, stretching from England to Egypt. They have influenced the language, the building and the laws of many modern countries.
The third volume of The Universal History of the World tells the story of Ancient Rome beginning with Aeneas, the Phoenicians, and Romulus and Remus to the deposition of the Emperor Romulus in 476 A.D.
A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.