From the end of the Second Punic War (201 BC) onwards, the Republic's army fought exclusively outside Italy as it conquered a Mediterranean empire.

From here, and other ports, a great Mediterranean commercial empire was founded.

The histories seemed to run a rough parallel; so there probably had been a Mediterranean empire corresponding to Rome.

After his death in 410 AD, his life of sanctity and miracles attracted many followers and drew attention throughout the Mediterranean empire.

Mercenaries from the territories in the Crown, known as almogàvers participated in the creation of this Mediterranean "empire", and later found employment in countries all across southern Europe.

Crete became a major haven for piracy, with its strategic position in the midst of the Mediterranean and because it did not fall under the control of any of the Mediterranean empires.

Charles had spent his life striving to assemble a Mediterranean empire out of whatever land he could get through law or force of arms.

Rome became the ruler of a great Mediterranean empire.

Midwifery flourished in ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Byzantium, Mesopotamia, and the Mediterranean empires of Greece and Rome.

Players assume the roles of one of five Mediterranean empires - Rome, Greece, Babylon, Egypt or Carthage.