Best books on Roman history, from Romulus and Remus to the decline of Empire - A curated list for those who can’t stop thinking about ancient Rome. Evening Standard.

The legend of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, is thought by some scholars to date to the 4th Century B.C. The twin sons of Rhea Silvia and the god Mars, they were ordered drowned in the ...

The mythical Romulus and Remus may get the credit, but Rome's archaeology reveals that local tribes established the ancient kingdom. HISTORY MAGAZINE Not in a day, and not by twins.

Related: Tomb of Rome's mythical founder Romulus unearthed The legend goes on to say that Romulus became angry and killed his twin brother Remus when Remus jumped over the furrow in mockery. Sign ...

Some believe it is a shrine of the Lupercale, the sacred cave where Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, are said to have been suckled by a wolf —lupa in Latin.

Rome claimed that a descendant of Aeneas gave birth to twin brothers, Romulus and Remus. After their birth, a rebellion was waged against the children’s grandfather and the young twins were left ...

Who was “Romulus”? The mythic origins of Rome are among the great curiosities of history. Centering on the twins Romulus and Remus, rather than a tale of noble warriors and heroic deeds, we get ...

According to mythology Romulus and Remus were nursed by a she-wolf after being left on the River Tiber's banks. The twin sons of the god Mars and priestess Rhea Silvia are said to have later founded ...