History of Rome | History Documentary

History of Rome | History Documentary

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From the ashes of its fallen empire to the bustling capital of modern Italy, Rome’s story after 476 AD is one of remarkable endurance and reinvention. Though the city lost the political power that once ruled the Mediterranean, it remained a beacon of faith, art, and culture, shaping the destiny of Europe across the centuries. Medieval Rome became the spiritual center of Christendom under the popes, a place where pilgrims journeyed even as its population dwindled among ancient ruins. The Renaissance and Baroque eras transformed it into a dazzling showcase of artistic genius, while Enlightenment travelers marveled at its classical heritage. In the 19th century, Rome stood at the heart of Italy’s unification and emerged as the nation’s capital, balancing its sacred role as the seat of the Catholic Church with its new civic identity. Today, the Eternal City embodies nearly two millennia of continuous history, where layers of imperial grandeur, papal authority, and modern vibrancy coexist in a living monument to human resilience and creativity.

00:00 History of Rome
01:15 Foundation of Rome
02:49 The Roman Kingdom (753–509 BC)
05:22 The Roman Republic (509–27 BC)
09:15 The Early Roman Empire and Pax Romana (27 BC – AD 180)
12:21 The Late Roman Empire and Decline (AD 180–476)
17:15 Medieval Rome: Papal Power and Pilgrimage
20:03 Renaissance and Baroque Rome (1400s–1600s)
22:04 Enlightenment and Napoleonic Rome (1700s–early 1800s)
23:36 Unification of Italy and Modern Capital (mid-1800s–present)
25:49 Outro

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