Who was the First King of Rome? You who are here for sure have already wondered, after all, Rome was not always a republic or empire... In its foundation, Rome was a kingdom, know its history below.
Kingdom of Rome, also known as the Roman monarchy or royal period, is the expression used by convention to define the Roman monarchic state from its origin (April 21, 753 BC) to the fall of royalty in 509 BC The documentation of this period is precarious and even the names of the kings are uncertain, citing only the legendary kings, presented in the works of Virgil (Aeneid) and Titus Livy (Ab Urbe condita libri). Its origins are imprecise, although it seems clear that it was the first form of government in the city, a fact that archeology and linguistics seem to confirm.
After all, who was the first King of Rome? According to Roman tradition, Romulus was the first king of Rome, a city he founded with his brother Remus in 753 BC The first mention of Romulus occurs in one of the strands of the Aeneas myth.
Romulus and Remus were twin sons of Reia Silvia, daughter of Numitor, king of Alba Longa who had been overthrown by his brother Amulius. To guarantee the throne, Amulius murders Numitor's male descendants and forces his niece Reia Silvia to become Vestal (virgin priestess, consecrated to the goddess Vesta), however, this pregnancy with the god Mars and this union gave rise to the brothers Romulus and Remo (born in March 771 BC)
As punishment, Amulius imprisons Rhea in a dungeon and orders her children to be thrown into the Tiber River. Like a miracle, the basket where the children were ended up getting stuck on one of the banks of the river at the foot of the Palatine and Capitoline mountains, in a region known as the Germalo, where they are found by a wolf who nursed them; next to the children was a woodpecker, a sacred bird for the Latins and for the god Mars (Ares in Greek Mythology), who protects them.
Some time later, a sheepherder named Fáustulo finds the boys near the foot of the Ruminal Fig Tree (Ficus Ruminalis), at the entrance of a cave called Lupercal. He collects them and takes them to his house where they are raised by his wife Aca Larência.
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Find out now who, in fact, was the First Emperor of Rome. Many think it is Julius Caesar, but in fact, it was Augustus. Considered by many to be the greatest Roman Emperor of all time.
Quotes from Roman and Greek Gladiators: The Most Amazing and Outstanding Phrases from Icons like Spartacus, Maximus, Leonidas and Achilles. Remember, with "Gladiator" we are referring to great movie icons.
Barca, in the Spartacus series, was an extremely wronged gladiator (deceived by Ashur) and was also created by the series producer, making reference to the former general of Carthage: Anibal Barca, check it out.
Varro was one of the most relevant gladiators. Varro was also the best friend of the protagonist and after his death, Spartacus was very sad. "He will be remembered as a father, husband and friend among enemies."
Who was the First King of Rome? You who are here for sure have already wondered, after all, Rome was not always a republic or empire... In its foundation, Rome was a kingdom, know its history below.
Who was Julius Caesar? Discover the history of this icon. Contrary to what many people think, Caesar was not a Roman Emperor, but a DICTATOR. It was he who marked the transition from the Roman Republic.
Quintus Lentulus Batiatus was one of the most hated (and loved) characters in the Spartacus series, but what few people know is that Lentulus Batiatus really existed, learn more about this icon in history.
Cossinius and Furius were not very relevant in the Spartacus series, as they only appear in Season 4 and for a change, in only 1 episode. These two actually existed in history, check it out.
Publius Varinius was an ascendant Roman politician and rival of Claudius Glabro (also a politician). Contributes to the 3rd Servil War but was Humiliated by the rebel Spartacus, check it out.
Gaius Claudius Glaber was a "Legatus", that is, a military commander during the Roman Empire. He also had the political title of Praetor and was defeated by Spartacus. Check out.
