Welcome to The History of Rome, a weekly series tracing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Today we will hear the mythical origin story of Rome and compare it with modern historical and archaeological evidence. How much truth is wrapped up in the legend? We end this week with the death of Remus and the founding of Rome.

Welcome to The History of Rome, a weekly series tracing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Today we will hear the mythical origin story of Rome and compare it with modern historical and archaeological evidence. How much truth is wrapped up in the legend? We end this week with the death of Remus and the founding of Rome.

001- In the Beginning

Last time we discussed the events that lead to the birth of Rome,covering the arrival of Aeneas in Italy and the story of the twinsRomulus and Remus. Today we will cover the remainder of Romulus's life,his questionable morality and ultimate disappearance from the world ofmen.

Last time we discussed the events that lead to the birth of Rome, covering the arrival of Aeneas in Italy and the story of the twins Romulus and Remus. Today we will cover the remainder of Romulus's life, his questionable morality and ultimate disappearance from the world of men.

002- Youthful Indiscretions

This week we cover the first three of Romulus's successors to thethrone: Numa Pompulius, Tullus Hostilius and Ancus Marcius, who theywere and what affect they had on the evolution Roman law and culture.

This week we cover the first three of Romulus's successors to the throne: Numa Pompulius, Tullus Hostilius and Ancus Marcius, who they were and what affect they had on the evolution Roman law and culture.

003a- The Seven Kings of Rome

The last days of the Roman Kingdom were ruled over by the three membersof the so-called Tarquin Dynasty: Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tulliusand Tarquinius Superbus. The last proved to be such a tyrant that hewas overthrown and monarchy was forever outlawed by the Romans.

The last days of the Roman Kingdom were ruled over by the three members of the so-called Tarquin Dynasty: Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius and Tarquinius Superbus. The last proved to be such a tyrant that he was overthrown and monarchy was forever outlawed by the Romans.

003b- The Seven Kings of Rome

The monarchy had been overthrown and the Roman Republic was nowestablished. Despite the appearance of a free democratic republic, theRomans were beset with economic and political divisions that threatenedthe unity of the young State.

The monarchy had been overthrown and the Roman Republic was now established. Despite the appearance of a free democratic republic, the Romans were beset with economic and political divisions that threatened the unity of the young State.

004- The Public Thing

The infant Roman Republic faced many challenges as it grew intoadolescence, both internally and externally. Most significantly classdivisions led to a confrontation between patricians and plebs thatresulted in the creation of the office of Tribune.

The infant Roman Republic faced many challenges as it grew into adolescence, both internally and externally. Most significantly class divisions led to a confrontation between patricians and plebs that resulted in the creation of the office of Tribune.

005- Trials and Tribunlations

In 451 BC a committee was ordered to compile and then condense Romanlaw into a single text called the Twelve Tables of Law. Despitetyrannical machinations by the committee, the Twelve Tables secured anobjective rule of law for all Roman citizens regardless of wealth orclass.

In 451 BC a committee was ordered to compile and then condense Roman law into a single text called the Twelve Tables of Law. Despite tyrannical machinations by the committee, the Twelve Tables secured an objective rule of law for all Roman citizens regardless of wealth or class.

006- The Twelve Tables

Cincinnatus was famously appointed dictator of Rome in 458 BC and thenresigned soon after, securing his place in history as a paradigm ofrepublican virtue.

Cincinnatus was famously appointed dictator of Rome in 458 BC and then resigned soon after, securing his place in history as a paradigm of republican virtue.

007- The Roman Washington

The years after the creation of the Twelve Tables were hard. Politicaldiscord, grain shortages and famine all conspired to weaken the city,but the Romans soldiered on in the face of seemingly insurmountableadversity.

The years after the creation of the Twelve Tables were hard. Political discord, grain shortages and famine all conspired to weaken the city, but the Romans soldiered on in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity.

008- Decades of Gloom

Economic necessity forced a final conflict with Veii, Rome's Etruscanrival to the north. After years of inconclusive fighting, Marcus FuriusCamillus was appointed dictator and lead the Romans to victory.

Economic necessity forced a final conflict with Veii, Rome's Etruscan rival to the north. After years of inconclusive fighting, Marcus Furius Camillus was appointed dictator and lead the Romans to victory.

009- A Trojan War

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After beginning his proconsulship of Cisalpine Gaul in 58 BC Caesar wasasked to halt the advance of a migrating Celtic tribe. He managed toturn them around, but was immediately called to face an even deadlierthreat at the banks of the Rhine River.

After beginning his proconsulship of Cisalpine Gaul in 58 BC Caesar was asked to halt the advance of a migrating Celtic tribe. He managed to turn them around, but was immediately called to face an even deadlier threat at the banks of the Rhine River.

041a- The Gallic Wars

From 343-341 BC Rome fought a brief war against the Samnites, apowerful hill tribe who would plague the Romans for the rest of thecentury. The Romans won an inconclusive victory, but the war was onlythe opening salvo in a long running struggle between the two peoples.

From 343-341 BC Rome fought a brief war against the Samnites, a powerful hill tribe who would plague the Romans for the rest of the century. The Romans won an inconclusive victory, but the war was only the opening salvo in a long running struggle between the two peoples.

012- The First Samnite War

022- Prelude to the Second Punic War

Sulla returned from the east and after winning a short Civil War wasmade Dictator for Life. After purging his enemies and reorganizing theconsitution he inexplicably stepped down in 80 BC.

Sulla returned from the east and after winning a short Civil War was made Dictator for Life. After purging his enemies and reorganizing the consitution he inexplicably stepped down in 80 BC.

034- No Greater Friend, No Worse Enemy

020a- The First Punic War

031b- Marius

It was inevitable that the Romans and Cartheginians would run into each other one day.

019- Prelude to the First Punic War

032- The Social War

War between Licinius and Constantine flared up again in 324 AD. This time Constantine would finish the job.

War between Licinius and Constantine flared up again in 324 AD. This time Constantine would finish the job.

136- Let This Be Our Final Battle

Aurelian became Emperor in 270 and immediatly faced an invasion of Italy by the Juthungi. After succesfully driving the Germans off, Aurelian turned his attention to building a new wall circuit around Rome to protect the capital in the future.

Aurelian became Emperor in 270 and immediatly faced an invasion of Italy by the Juthungi. After succesfully driving the Germans off, Aurelian turned his attention to building a new wall circuit around Rome to protect the capital in the future.

117- Aurelian's Walls

In 59 BC Julius Caesar served a controversial year in the consulship.He pressed for land and administrative reforms the conservative Senateopposed.

In 59 BC Julius Caesar served a controversial year in the consulship. He pressed for land and administrative reforms the conservative Senate opposed.

040- In the Consulship of Julius and Caesar

From 461-465 the Western Empire was ruled by Ricimer through a puppet Emperor named Libius Severus. Not everyone in the west was supportive of the new regime. 

From 461-465 the Western Empire was ruled by Ricimer through a puppet Emperor named Libius Severus. Not everyone in the west was supportive of the new regime.

176- The Quote Unquote Emperor

After the death of Tiberius's son Drusus, Praetorian Prefect Lucius Sejanus's influence grew exponentially. Sejanus was the defacto ruler of Rome from 26 AD until his fall from power 5 years later.

After the death of Tiberius's son Drusus, Praetorian Prefect Lucius Sejanus's influence grew exponentially. Sejanus was the defacto ruler of Rome from 26 AD until his fall from power 5 years later.

058- Partner of my Labors

Claudius became Emperor after the assassination of Caligula in 41 AD. Far from a bumbling fool, Claudius turned out to be capable and dedicated ruler.

Claudius became Emperor after the assassination of Caligula in 41 AD. Far from a bumbling fool, Claudius turned out to be capable and dedicated ruler.

061- What, me Claudius?

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