Empires: The Rise, Legacy, and Lasting Impact of History’s Greatest Powers

Empires have shaped the course of history, defining borders, spreading religions, and influencing languages that persist today. From the military conquests of Rome to the legal codes of Mesopotamia, empires expanded through strategy, governance, and cultural integration. But no empire lasts forever—economic struggles, internal conflicts, and external invasions have brought down even the most powerful civilizations. This article explores what makes an empire rise and fall, the innovations they left behind, and how their legacies continue to impact the modern world.