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Rome (other)
Rome is the English form of the name of the capital city of Italy, and formerly capital of the Roman Empire and seat of the papacy, where it consistently has been called ''Roma''. Rome may also refer to: Ancient history * Ancient Rome, a civilization of classical antiquity, comprising: ** The Roman Kingdom (753–509 BC), the regal period following the founding of Rome ** The Roman Republic (509–27 BC), the era of expansion under republican government ** The Roman Empire (27 BC–AD 395), the era of autocratic rule by emperors ** The Western Roman Empire (AD 395–476), the western division of the late Empire until its fall Arts, entertainment, and media Games * '' Europa Universalis: Rome'', a 2008 computer strategy game * '' Rome: Pathway to Power'', a 1992 computer adventure game * '' Rome: Total War'', a 2004 computer strategy game * '' Total War: Rome II'', a 2013 sequel to the computer strategy game ''Rome: Total War'' Music * Rome (band), Luxembourgian neofolk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome
, established_title = Founded , established_date = 753 BC , founder = King Romulus (legendary) , image_map = Map of comune of Rome (metropolitan city of Capital Rome, region Lazio, Italy).svg , map_caption = The territory of the ''comune'' (''Roma Capitale'', in red) inside the Metropolitan City of Rome (''Città Metropolitana di Roma'', in yellow). The white spot in the centre is Vatican City. , pushpin_map = Italy#Europe , pushpin_map_caption = Location within Italy##Location within Europe , pushpin_relief = yes , coordinates = , coor_pinpoint = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Italy , subdivision_type2 = Region , subdivision_name2 = Lazio , subdivision_type3 = Metropolitan city , subdivision_name3 = Rome Capital , government_footnotes= , government_type = Strong Mayor–Council , leader_title2 = Legislature , leader_name2 = Capitoline Assemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome (TV Series)
''Rome'' is a historical drama television series created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald (producer), William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller. The series is set in the 1st century BC, during Ancient Rome's transition from Roman Republic, Republic to Roman Empire, Empire. The series features a sprawling List of Rome characters, cast of characters, many based on real figures from historical records, but the lead protagonists are ultimately two soldiers named Lucius Vorenus (Rome character), Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo (Rome character), Titus Pullo, who find their lives intertwined with key historical events. An international co-production between Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, the series was filmed in various locations, but most notably in the Cinecittà, Cinecittà studios in Rome, Italy. The show, consisting of two seasons for a total of 22 episodes, aired on HBO, and BBC Two from 28 August 2005 to 25 March 2007, and was later released on DVD and Blu-ray. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Maine
Rome is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,148 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Belgrade Lakes resort area, and is included in the Augusta, Maine, micropolitan New England City and Town Area. History Originally a part of West Pond Plantation, Rome was first settled about 1780 by Richard Furbush from Lebanon. The town was incorporated on March 7, 1804, and named after Rome in Italy. Although farmers found the surface broken and uneven, the hills and valleys offered excellent grazing. By 1839, when the population was 1,074, it was described as "a beautiful farming town," with "a pleasant and flourishing village." In 1837, its wheat crop was 4,117 bushels. The ponds abounded in trout, perch and pickerel. By 1859, Rome had one sawmill, one gristmill, and one shingle mill, although agriculture remained the principal occupation. By 1870, when the population was 725, it had two post offices: Rome and Belgrade Mills. On April 4, 2013, 47-year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Kentucky
Rome is an unincorporated community in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. It was also known as Clearys Grocery. Rome also has a Cemetery called Athey's Chapel Cemetery. Rome is also referred to as a subdivision located on Highway 81 just southwest of Owensboro Owensboro is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. It is the fourth-largest city in the state by population. Owensboro is located on U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 165 about southwest of Lou .... References Unincorporated communities in Daviess County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{DaviessCountyKY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Sumner County, Kansas
Rome is an unincorporated community in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. It is located about 6.5 miles south of Wellington at about 0.5 miles east of the intersection of U.S. Route 81 and E 90th St, next to the railroad. History A post office was opened in Rome in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933. Economy Rome has a Farmers Co-Op Grain business with the capability to load grain into rail cars. Education The community is served by Wellington USD 353 Wellington USD 353 is a public unified school district headquartered in Wellington, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Wellington, Mayfield, Perth, Riverdale, Rome, and nearby rural areas. Schools The school dist ... public school district. References Further reading External links Sumner County map KDOT {{Authority control Unincorporated communities in Sumner County, Kansas Unincorporated communities in Kansas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Ellis County, Kansas
Rome was a short-lived postbellum frontier settlement in Ellis County, Kansas, United States. It is notable for its association with the early plains career of its co-founder, William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Rome was the first town established within the future Ellis County, followed very shortly by rival Hays City. History In 1867, William Rose, a railroad contractor, and William Cody founded the townsite to take advantage of the recent relocation of Fort Hays adjacent to the planned crossing of Big Creek by the Kansas Pacific Railway. It soon became a recreation center for 1200 railroad construction workers as well as their shelter in the Indian conflict that the railroad construction triggered. However, the railway's selection of Hays City for the station combined with the cholera outbreak in Rome the same summer resulted in the wholesale abandonment of the town in favor of Hays City. In 1868, the Clarkson Brothers, Charlie, Matthew, and George, set their buffal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Iowa
Rome is a village in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 114 at the time of the 2020 census. History Rome was first laid out in 1846 by William Scott. In 1866, Rome annexed land across the Skunk River, in order to be connected to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. The village is situated on the northwest bank of the Skunk River. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census, there were 117 people, 52 households and 26 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 54 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White and 2.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.0% of the population. There were 52 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband presen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Indiana
Rome is an unincorporated community along the Ohio River in southeastern Tobin Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The community lies across the river from Stephensport, Kentucky and just off Indiana State Road 66 approximately thirteen miles east of Tell City, the county seat of Perry County. Its elevation is 410 feet (125 m), and it is located at (37.9233942, −86.5235905). Rome's ZIP Code is 47574. History Rome was first established as Washington. The name was changed to Franklin before finally settling on Rome in 1819. A post office was established at Rome that year, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 2008. From 1819 until 1859, Rome was the second county seat of Perry County, after Troy. The Rome Courthouse was built in 1819 to mimic the first Indiana Capitol in Corydon. The small town located in the Hoosier National Forest was the home of former Indiana governor Edgar Whitcomb, during the final years of his life. Demog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome City, Indiana
Rome City is a town in Orange Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,361 at the 2010 census. History Rome City was laid out in 1839. A post office has been in operation at the town since 1868. Geography Rome City is located along Indiana State Road 9 adjacent to Sylvan Lake. According to the 2010 census, Rome City has a total area of , of which (or 53.93%) is land and (or 46.07%) is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,361 people, 563 households, and 393 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 842 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population. There were 563 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married coup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Illinois
Rome is a census-designated place (CDP) in Medina Township, Peoria County, Illinois, United States. The population of the CDP was 1,738 at the 2010 census. Rome is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Rome is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 1,776 people, 704 households and 508 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 746 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 98.20% White, 0.28% African American, 0.34% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population. There were 704 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.0% of all househo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Georgia
Rome is the largest city in and the county seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it is the principal city of the Rome, Georgia metropolitan area, Rome, Georgia, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Floyd County. At the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the city had a population of 37,713. It is the largest city in Northwest Georgia (U.S.), Northwest Georgia and the List of municipalities in Georgia (U.S. state), 26th-largest city in the state. Rome was founded in 1834, after United States Congress, Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, and the federal government committed to removing the Cherokee and other Native Americans in the United States, Native Americans from the southeastern United States, Southeast. It developed on former indigenous territory at the confluence of the Etowah River, Etowah and the Oostanaula River, Oostanaula rivers, which together form the Coosa River. Because of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome, Alabama
Rome is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, United States. Rome is located on U.S. Route 29, southwest of Andalusia, and is located entirely within the Conecuh National Forest. History The community was likely named after Rome, Georgia, which was in turn named for Rome , established_title = Founded , established_date = 753 BC , founder = King Romulus (legendary) , image_map = Map of comune of Rome (metropolitan city of Capital Rome, region Lazio, Italy).svg , map_caption .... A post office operated under the name Rome from 1871 to 1907. References Unincorporated communities in Covington County, Alabama Unincorporated communities in Alabama {{CovingtonCountyAL-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
