Videos: Romulus and Remus
How was Rome founded? - History of the Roman Empire - Part 1 [Duration: 12:20 mins]
The story of the founding of Rome it’s a tale that was often told by the Romans as the earliest history of their ancient city. As the legend goes… Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC by twin brothers, Romulus and Remus.
SOURCE: Knowledia (2021), How was Rome founded?, posted on YouTube, https://youtu.be/HCXA0bok9-E
The Myth of Romulus and Remus
- Romulus and Remus [School history] In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus, twin sons of the princess and vestal Rhea Silvia and the god Mars, are the legendary founders of Rome
- Romulus and Remus In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus are twin brothers whose story tells of the events that led to the founding of the city of Rome and the Roman Kingdom by Romulus, following his fratricide of Remus.
- Romulus - Roman Mythology About the Founding and First King of Rome Romulus was the eponymous first king of Rome.
- Romulus and Remus [Britannica] SOURCE: Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Romulus and Remus. Britannica School. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://school.eb.com.au/levels/middle/article/Romulus-and-Remus/276783
- Romulus and Remus [World History] They were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or the demi-god hero Hercules) and their story is recorded by many authors including Virgil who claims their birth and adventures were fated in order for Rome to be founded.
Understanding Roman Myths by
In this colorful book, students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Roman myths and legends. Several ancient Roman myths are retold, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world.
Call Number: eBOOKPublication Date: 2012
Myths of the World: The Ancient Romans by
A retelling of several key ancient Roman myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of ancient Rome.
Call Number: 398 SCHPublication Date: 2009
Ancient Rome by
Traces key points in ancient Rome civilization, including the legend of Romulus and Remus, and the fall of Rome. Includes timeline.
Call Number: 937 DUBISBN: 9780736845502Publication Date: 2000
Oxford Textbook: Chapter 10 - The Legend of Romulus & Remus
SOURCE: Conti, L., Easton, M., & Saldais, M. (2022). Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences 7. Oxford.
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