According to Roman mythology, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by Romulus, a half-god who vanquished his ...

The very title of the film, directed by Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Álvarez, is a direct reference to a legendary figure: the founding myths of ancient Rome speak of the two twins who laid the ...

According to legend, long before the Romans founded Rome, there was a Greek city called Pallantium in the same area.

Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and honored to make sure that the actions of the state met with divine approval. Roman religion was split in ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...

The eight videos in this series explore the Roman Empire, beginning with the story of Romulus and Remus and the myth of the founding of Rome in 753 BCE and ending with the withdrawal of the Romans ...