In this episode of our season-long “Ancient Civilizations” tour, we’ll explore the Roman Republic, the government and society that transformed a small city on the Italian Peninsula into a dominant Mediterranean power. Discover how Rome developed one of history’s earliest republics, how senators, consuls, and assemblies shared political authority, and how innovations such as roads, aqueducts, and urban planning helped connect and strengthen a growing state. From the Roman Forum and the struggles between patricians and plebeians to the slave revolt of Spartacus and the rise of Julius Caesar, we’ll uncover the achievements, conflicts, and political challenges that shaped the Republic.