WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Since the 1st Century AD, Rome has been considered the seat of the Papacy and in the 8th Century it became the capital of the Papal States, which lasted until 1870. In 1871 Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and in 1946 that of the Italian Republic.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 324, the ancient city of Byzantium was renamed “New Rome” and declared the new capital of the Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine the Great. On 11 May 330, it was renamed to Constantinople, and dedicated to Constantine.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 402 ce the danger of barbarian invasions compelled the Western Roman emperor Honorius to move his court from Rome to Ravenna. Ravenna was henceforth the capital of the Western Roman Empire until its dissolution in 476. As such, Ravenna was embellished with magnificent monuments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rome in Latium, central Italy, is the capital of the Roman Empire. The great city is said to have been founded by Romulus, who was raised with his brother Remus by a she-wolf.