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Since 1870 '''Rome''' has been the capital of [[Italy]], however before that it was the major city in the [[Papal State]]s. For much of the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]] it was the city of the [[pope]]s, although some of them headed out to [[Avignon]]. |
Since 1870 '''Rome''' has been the capital of [[Italy]], however before that it was the major city in the [[Papal State]]s. For much of the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]] it was the city of the [[pope]]s, although some of them headed out to [[Avignon]]. |
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Before the [[middle ages]], Rome was the seat and centre of the [[Roman Empire]]. The [[Fall of Rome]] in the [[7th century]] [[C.E.]] is considered by many to mark the beginning of the [[SCA]] [[period]]. |
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It is a place that is very old, and borrowed much of its early culture from the [[Greek]]s. |
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Latest revision as of 18:06, 23 October 2007
Since 1870 Rome has been the capital of Italy, however before that it was the major city in the Papal States. For much of the Middle Ages and Renaissance it was the city of the popes, although some of them headed out to Avignon.
Before the middle ages, Rome was the seat and centre of the Roman Empire. The Fall of Rome in the 7th century C.E. is considered by many to mark the beginning of the SCA period.
