The Roman Empire reached its greatest size under the reign of Trajan in 117 AD. To aid in administration, it was divided into provinces. The number of provinces changed over time as territories ...

Here are 40 maps that explain the Roman Empire — its rise and fall, ... When Attila died in 453, his sons squabbled over how to divide his empire, which quickly disintegrated.

"The Roman Empire was the biggest state western Eurasia has ever seen and, even though it looks big on the map, ... if the Roman Empire was divided far earlier than the oft-quoted 395 date, ...

The Roman Theater of Orange. Credit: Jean-Louis Zimmermann / Wikimedia Commons The region came under Roman control after the conquest of Gallia Transalpina; however, it was not until after Julius ...

We have a complete list of the modern countries that were once all or in part included in the Roman Empire. Each of the photos is of a Roman archaeological site in that country. 24/7 Wall St. Insights ...