How a single city became history's most enduring metropolis

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In short: Explore the evolution of Rome, a civilization that transformed from a foundation over 2,800 years ago into a global architectural icon and a bustling center of the ancient world.

Dr. C. Brian Rose, a curator at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, examines the rise of Classical Rome. The video traces the city's journey from its origins more than 2,800 years ago to its status as a powerful, cosmopolitan empire famous for its monumental architecture.

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