Impact of The Roman Empire
Ancient Rome had a large influence
on the modern world. Though it has
been thousands of years since the
Roman Empire flourished, we can
still see evidence of it in our art,
architecture, technology, literature,
language, and law. From bridges and
stadiums to books and the words we
hear every day, the ancient Romans
have left their mark on our world.
Art and Architecture
They incorporated elements of
ancient Greek architecture and were
built from concrete, limestone, and
marble. Major design elements
included arches, columns, domes,
and vaults. Famous examples of
Roman architecture include the Colosseum, the
Pantheon, and even the White House in
Washington, D.C.
Sculptural art of the period has proven to be
fairly durable, too. Romans made their statues
out of marble, fashioning monuments to great
human achievements and achievers. We can still
see thousands of Roman artefacts today in
museums all over the world.
Technology and Science
Ancient Romans pioneered advances in many
areas of science and technology, establishing
tools and methods that have ultimately shaped
the way the world does certain things.
The Romans were extremely adept engineers.
They understood the laws of physics well
enough to develop aqueducts and better ways to
aid water flow.
They built an expansive road network, a great
achievement at the time. Their roads were built
by laying gravel and then paving with rock
Ancient Rome had a large influence
on the modern world. Though it has
been thousands of years since the
Roman Empire flourished, we can
still see evidence of it in our art,
architecture, technology, literature,
language, and law. From bridges and
stadiums to books and the words we
hear every day, the ancient Romans
have left their mark on our world.
Art and Architecture
They incorporated elements of
ancient Greek architecture and were
built from concrete, limestone, and
marble. Major design elements
included arches, columns, domes,
and vaults. Famous examples of
Roman architecture include the Colosseum, the
Pantheon, and even the White House in
Washington, D.C.
Sculptural art of the period has proven to be
fairly durable, too. Romans made their statues
out of marble, fashioning monuments to great
human achievements and achievers. We can still
see thousands of Roman artefacts today in
museums all over the world.
Technology and Science
Ancient Romans pioneered advances in many
areas of science and technology, establishing
tools and methods that have ultimately shaped
the way the world does certain things.
The Romans were extremely adept engineers.
They understood the laws of physics well
enough to develop aqueducts and better ways to
aid water flow.
They built an expansive road network, a great
achievement at the time. Their roads were built
by laying gravel and then paving with rock
