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by archeolibri s.r.l

The Roman Forum (Latin: Forum Romanum, Italian: Foro Romano) is a small, rectanglar forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this marketplace as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum. It was for centuries the center of Roman public life: the site of triumphal processions and elections, venue for public speeches, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches, and nucleus of commercial affairs. Here statues and monuments commemorated the city's great men. The teeming heart of ancient Rome, it has been called the most celebrated meeting place in the world, and in all history.[1] Located in the small valley between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills, the Forum today is a sprawling ruin of architectural fragments and intermittent archeological excavations attracting numerous sightseers.

What is Romanum?

In Romanum men live as the ancient men of the Empire of Rome did. They wear what the Romans wore. They live in abodes as the Romans lived. They participate in roles and activities as the Romans participated.

To better understand the spirit of Romanum, the celebration of masculinity, listen to Romanum's music stream. Let Romanum's majestic music inspire you to be the man you are. We are proud men in Romanum.

Who are the men of Romanum?

First and foremost is our great Caesar, the Imperator. He leads with fairness and justice and expects his citizens to do likewise, be fair and just. Criminals and malcontents will be dealt with swiftly.

Second in command is the Prefect of the Praetorian Guard. He leads the protection detail of our great Imperator and also serves as the Chief Magistrate doling out justice in Romanum.

Also serving Caesar directly is the Praetor who helps manage the affairs of the Imperator. Dealing with the treasury of Romanum is our Quaestor.

Beseeching the Gods, including the Patron God of Romanum, the King of Gods, the mighty Jupiter, is our Pontifex Maximus.

Serving Romanum and Caesar is our Senators. They help govern the Empire and advise the Imperator.

Protecting the citizens and friends of Romanum are our brave Legionnaires led by their Commanding General and his officers.

Serving the mighty Imperator and the citizens at their pleasure and entertainment are the proud men of the Gladiatorial ranks led by their Rectoris Gladiatores.

Romanum has many other important citizens and residents including it's property owners, the Patricians, Chief Scribe of the Bibliotheca, a Medicus (physician), theater manager and actors, tavern keepers, the Tribune of the Plebeian Council, and town criers. We have many merchants selling their wares in the great Forum marketplace.

Romanum would not function without the many servi (slaves) who serve their Domini (masters) as well as the city, including bath attendants.

You may also see mysterious creatures wandering about the landscape.

Our Empire is always looking for more men to live here, serve here, to be proud men, men who love men.