Explore Lemuria, the ancient Roman festival where families appeased vengeful spirits with midnight rituals and whispered chants.
Lemuria: Rome’s Ghost Festival and the Rituals of the Restless Dead
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Roman Mythology
The Vestal Virgins and the Sacred Fire: Guardians of Rome’s Eternal Flame
In ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins kept the sacred fire of Vesta burning—symbolizing the city’s fate and the divine order of its society.
The Legendary Foundation of Rome: Romulus and the Birth of a City
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 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.
