Roman Republic | Ancient Rome: Village to Empire.

#roman Republic #history lesson. Learn how #rome grew from a small village on the Tiber River in Italy into the powerful Roman Empire. In this video we explore the origin of Rome with the story of Romulus and Remus. The Geography of Rome is taught. Early Roman history and the Etruscan influence are included. Greek and Etruscan influence on the Roman religion and the Gods of Rome (Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Neptune, etc) is outlined. We also teach about the seven kings of Rome and the formation and structure of the Roman Republic. The Roman Senate, Consuls and Assemblies are outlined, including the Conflict of Orders between the Plebeians and the Patricians. The History of the First, Second, and Third Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage are explained including the (spoiler alert) destruction of Carthage. The video includes discussion about Roman military and trade advancement leading up to the First Triumvirate (Marcus Crassus, Magnus Pompey, and Julius Caesar). The impact of Julius Caesar as dictator perpetuo is described. A brief outline is given of the Ides of March and the assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus and Cassius. The Roman Civil war is included in the lesson leading to the Second Triumvirate (Octavian, Marc Antony, and Lepidus). The battle of Actium between Octavian and the forces of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is taught leading the the eventual formation of the Roman Empire with Caesar Augustus Octavian as the first Emperor of Rome.