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Rome

Definition

Rome is the capital city of Italy and was once at the heart of the Roman Empire. Known as "The Eternal City", it's famous for its ancient ruins such as Colosseum and Forum as well as Vatican City.

Analogy

Imagine Rome as an open-air museum or your grandma’s attic full of antiques - everywhere you look there are remnants from different periods in history just waiting to be explored!

Related terms

Roman Republic: The era preceding imperial rule in Rome where power rested with citizens who elected representatives to govern on their behalf – think student council elections but on a much larger scale!

Colosseum: A large amphitheatre built in Rome during the Roman Empire; it's like an ancient version of modern sports stadiums where gladiatorial contests were held instead.

Vatican City: An independent city-state enclaved within Rome, it's the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church – think of it as a tiny country within a city!