Roman Empire

The Roman Empire was a vast and influential state that controlled much of Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa during the classical period. It was established in 27 BC by Augustus, who became the first emperor after the Roman Republic's collapse, and lasted for over 500 years. The empire's institutions, culture, and legacy had a profound impact on the development of language, religion, art, architecture, literature, philosophy, law, and forms of government across its territories.