Roman culture

Roman culture refers to the civilization, customs, and achievements of ancient Rome, spanning roughly from the 8th century BCE through the fall of the Western Empire in 476 CE.

The term encompasses Roman art, architecture, literature, law, religion, and social practices—elements that profoundly shaped Western civilization.

The course covers Roman culture from the Republic through the Empire.

Roman culture absorbed Greek influences while developing distinctive features: Latin language, engineering innovations like aqueducts and roads, gladiatorial games, and legal principles still foundational to modern law.