Few civilizations have been as large and successful as the Romans, but Rome wasn't always the capital of an expanding empire. Explore the history of Rome from the city's founding through its peak.

Rome's early history -- First conquests -- The wars with Carthage -- Civil war and reform -- Julius Caesar and the end of republic -- Augustus and the new empire -- Rome under the Julio-Claudians -- The Antonine emperors -- Everyday life in Ancient Rome -- Timeline.