Roman Empire May 2026

: Augustus became the first emperor in 27 BC, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the start of centuries of imperial rule.

: In 286 AD, the empire was divided into Western and Eastern halves to make it more manageable. Roman Empire

: Founded in 753 BC by Romulus, who legend says was raised by a she-wolf alongside his twin, Remus. : Augustus became the first emperor in 27