Roman Empire Now

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

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

: 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 : In 286 AD, the empire was divided

: Plagued by invasions and economic crises, the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD when the last emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed. : In 286 AD

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