Emperors of Rome
Emperors of Rome
La Trobe University
Episode CLXIII - Foundations of Rome
32 minutes Posted Apr 22, 2021 at 1:16 am.
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Rome dates its beginning to the 21st April 753BCE, when legend has it that it was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus. While not the only myth connected to this event, it has been the most enduring, and commemorating it became an important event in the Roman calendar.
Guest:
Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Head of Department of Languages and Linguistics, La Trobe University)