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The Roman Empire was one of the greatest civilizations in human history. It began in the ancient city of Rome and officially became an empire in 27 BC under the first emperor, Augustus. Over the next two centuries, Rome entered a period known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, a time of stability, …

The Roman Empire was one of the greatest civilizations in human history. It began in the ancient city of Rome and officially became an empire in 27 BC under the first emperor, Augustus. Over the next two centuries, Rome entered a period known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, a time of stability, economic growth, and expansion