The fall of the Roman Empire is one of the most famous events in world history. But Rome did not collapse overnight. Instead, the empire declined gradually over centuries as political instability, ...

In new book, CU Boulder classics Professor Zach Herz focuses on the law, the bureaucrat and the Roman Empire When Zach Herz talks about Roman law, he says things like, “Maybe the biggest misconception ...

Roman historian Tacitus gave a powerful quote about empire, war, and peace. The quote explains how rulers sometimes destroy places but describe their actions as bringing order. His words criticize the ...