Roman Empire (TRUSTED)

: By 117 AD under Emperor Trajan, the empire reached its peak, stretching from Britain to Egypt and Iberia to Mesopotamia.

: Augustus became the first emperor in 27 BC, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the start of centuries of imperial rule. Roman Empire

: In 286 AD, the empire was divided into Western and Eastern halves to make it more manageable. : By 117 AD under Emperor Trajan, the

For many, "looking at the Roman Empire" means trying to rebuild it in popular strategy games. For many, "looking at the Roman Empire" means

: The Romans were master engineers, borrowing and refining Greek and Etruscan tech to build lasting structures like the Colosseum and advanced aqueducts. Division and Fall

: Founded in 753 BC by Romulus, who legend says was raised by a she-wolf alongside his twin, Remus.