Rome: City and Empire

Stories of Rome and its vast empire continue to captivate and intrigue people almost 3000 years after their foundation. Rome: City and Empire brings to Canberra more than 200 of the British Museum’s most engaging and beautiful Roman objects. They tell the story of how Rome grew from a series of small villages to become a mighty empire. Explore how the empire was won and held, witness the grandeur of Rome and appreciate the rich diversity of its peoples.