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Christianity originated in the province of Judea out of Jewish culture in the mid-1st century AD, expanded within the Roman Empire. As Christianity became distanced from its Jewish origins, it began to include elements of other cultures and forms of thinking.

The largest territorial expanse of the Roman Empire

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October 19, 2015 Alex

The Roman Empire at its Territorial Height

At its zenith under Emperor Trajan, the Roman Empire spanned 5 million square kilometers, from Britain to the Euphrates. Discover how natural barriers shaped its borders and strategy, and compare its vast expanse to modern nations through our interactive maps.

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October 13, 2015 Alex

Bendy Map

A horizonless map made with Tangram, in the spirit of Inception and the BERG Here & There map.

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August 10, 2015 Alex

The rise and fall of the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire is one of the most significant civilizations in world history, known for its vast territorial expanse, enduring legacy, and impact on Western civilization.

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July 15, 2015 Alex

Roads of the Roman Empire

Roman roads used to move of officials, civilians, armies, and trade. Ways of the Empire were of different kinds, varying from small provincial roads to broad, long-distance roadways built to unite large cities, chief towns and military posts. These significant roads were surfaced with stone and metaled, cambered for drainage, and were flanked by walkways, bridle path and drainage trenches. They were set along ideally studied courses, and some were made through hills, canyons and rivers.

Map of per capita income in the provinces of the Roman Empire in 1440

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June 13, 2015 Alex

Per capita income in the provinces of the Roman Empire

Economic historians differ in their estimates of the gross domestic product of the Roman economy. Per capita income in the provinces of the Roman Empire range from $425 to $867 (2000 US dollar). The GDP per capita of Italy is valued at approximately 50 percent higher than in the rest of the Roman Empire.