01 Jan, 1970
Discover the staggering scale of the Roman Empire at its peak under Trajan: 5 million sq km spanning 3 continents. Explore key metrics, territory comparisons, military logistics, and lasting impacts of ancient history's most formidable superpower.
Discover the true scale of the Roman Empire: its peak size (1.93 million sq miles, larger than US Lower 48), population (60-75 million), governance challenges, and why its vastness led to collapse. Includes comparisons to modern countries & empires.