How the Roman Empire Rose to Power—and Why It Fell

At its peak, Rome controlled the Mediterranean and ruled millions of people. So how did it become so powerful—and why did its western half collapse? In this 10-minute illustrated history, follow Rome from its early beginnings through the Republic, the Punic Wars, Julius Caesar, Augustus, and the empire’s golden age. Then explore the crises that weakened it—and why the Eastern Roman Empire survived for nearly another thousand years. Which empire should we cover next? Tell us in the comments and subscribe for more history. CHAPTERS 00:00 Rome: Rise, Peak and Fall 00:30 From Village to Republic 01:45 The Wars That Made Rome 02:45 The Republic Breaks 03:45 The Peak of Rome 06:00 Crisis of the Third Century 07:15 Splitting the Empire 08:00 The Fall of the West 09:15 Why Did It Fall? #RomanEmpire #AncientRome #History #viral #education