Remus – the life of an unfortunate twin brother
Everyone is familiar with the story of Romulus and Remus, the twins who founded Rome. In this story, Romulus ends up ruling the city. What about his brother?
The Rape of the Sabine Women – 10 Surprising Notes
The story of the Rape of the Sabine women is one of the best-known Roman legends. It has been a subject for many artists and since antiquity, it shed a very negative light on the circumstances of formation of the Roman nation.
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Romulus and Remus – Was Their Father Literally a Huge Dick?
The story of birth of Romulus and Remus has a huge number of versions. One of them, described by Plutarch, really stands out as it includes a giant penis.
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The Coup in Alba Longa – How Romulus and Remus were Born
Amulius usurped the throne of Alba Longa from his brother Numitor and forced the former king’s daughter to became a virgin priestess. Yet, she gave birth to twins that overthrew Amulius and went on to found Rome.
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