In the 8th century BCE, Romulus founded Rome on the Palatine Hill, marking the beginning of the city that would dominate the ancient world.
The Legendary Foundation of Rome: Romulus and the Birth of a City
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Early Rome and Monarchy
The Birth of the Roman Republic: The Overthrow of Tarquin the Proud
In 509 BC, Rome expelled its last king, Tarquin the Proud, establishing the Roman Republic and a new era of governance.
The Birth of the Roman Republic: The Fall of the Last King
In 509 BC, Rome overthrew King Tarquinius Superbus and established the Republic, marking a turning point in Roman history.
The Founding of Rome: Myth and Reality Behind the Eternal City
Explore the legendary origins of Rome, from the tale of Romulus and Remus to the archaeological evidence of early Roman settlements.
