Module #1 Introduction to Ancient Rome Overview of the course and introduction to the history and significance of Ancient Rome
Module #2 The Legendary Founding of Rome Exploring the mythological origins of Rome and the legend of Romulus and Remus
Module #3 The Roman Kingdom (753-509 BCE) Early history of Rome, including the reign of the seven kings and the expulsion of the last king
Module #4 The Roman Republic (509-264 BCE) The emergence of the Roman Republic, including the development of the Senate and the concept of representative government
Module #5 Roman Expansion in Italy (264-146 BCE) Romes conquest of Italy, including the conflicts with the Etruscans, Latins, and Samnites
Module #6 The Punic Wars (264-146 BCE) The three wars with Carthage, including the rise of Hannibal and the significance of Scipio Africanus
Module #7 Roman Culture and Society (264-146 BCE) Exploring Roman culture, including literature, art, architecture, and daily life during this period
Module #8 The Roman Conquest of the Mediterranean (146-44 BCE) Romes expansion into the Mediterranean, including the conquest of Greece, Asia Minor, and North Africa
Module #9 The Late Roman Republic (146-44 BCE) Political and social changes in Rome, including the rise of the optimates and populares
Module #10 The Life and Times of Julius Caesar The life, accomplishments, and assassination of Julius Caesar, and their impact on Roman history
Module #11 The Transition to Empire (44-27 BCE) The power struggle after Caesars death, the rise of Octavian, and the establishment of the Principate
Module #12 The Pax Romana (27 BCE-180 CE) The reign of Augustus and the Pax Romana, including economic, cultural, and military developments
Module #13 The Julio-Claudian Dynasty (27 BCE-68 CE) The reigns of the Julio-Claudian emperors, including Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero
Module #14 The Year of the Four Emperors (68-69 CE) The power struggle after Neros death, and the rise of Vespasian
Module #15 The Flavian Dynasty (69-96 CE) The reigns of Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian, including the Great Fire of Rome and the eruption of Vesuvius
Module #16 The Five Good Emperors (96-180 CE) The reigns of Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius, including their policies and achievements
Module #17 Crisis and Decline (180-284 CE) The decline of the Roman Empire, including the reigns of Commodus, the Severan dynasty, and the Crisis of the Third Century
Module #18 The Dominate (284-305 CE) The reforms of Diocletian, including the establishment of the Tetrarchy and the persecution of Christians
Module #19 The Constantinian Revolution (305-337 CE) The rise of Constantine, the Edict of Milan, and the establishment of Christianity as the official religion
Module #20 The Late Empire (337-476 CE) The reigns of the Constantinian dynasty, Theodosius, and the decline of the Western Roman Empire
Module #21 The Fall of the Western Roman Empire (395-476 CE) The barbarian invasions, the sack of Rome, and the eventual collapse of the Western Roman Empire
Module #22 The Eastern Roman Empire (395-1453 CE) The survival of the Eastern Roman Empire, including its capital, Constantinople, and its cultural achievements
Module #23 The Legacy of Ancient Rome The impact of Ancient Rome on Western civilization, including its contributions to law, architecture, language, and politics
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome career
