Rome the City

The roads, the Forum, and the city that took centuries to build.

• all roads lead to Rome IDIOM Different paths can take one to the same goal. The road network and the Golden Milestone.
• Rome wasn't built in a day IDIOM It takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive. A medieval proverb about Roman scale.
• when in Rome, do as the Romans do IDIOM It is wise to adapt to the circumstances; it is wise to follow common custom. Ambrose's advice on local custom.
• Forum WORD a place where people can share ideas and talk about specific topics. In the digital world, it is a website where you can post messages and reply to others. The square at the centre of civic life.
• vox populi IDIOM The opinion of ordinary people, taken as a verdict. What was heard in it.