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Secrets of the Romans' spectacular success

Edward Watts considers how Rome rose to dominate the ancient world

• Spencer Mizen

Published: January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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How did a muddy settlement on the banks of the river Tiber grow into the greatest empire the world had ever seen? Who was the more diabolical: Caligula or Nero? And was there really such a thing as Pax Romana? Speaking with Spencer Mizen, Edward Watts answers some of the most intriguing questions about this extraordinary culture – and considers just how Rome rose to dominate the ancient world.

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Spencer MizenSenior production editor

Spencer is senior production editor of HistoryExtra magazine

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