The Foundation of Rome

This week on What a Classic!, we are going back to the very beginnings of Ancient Rome. From the fall of Troy and Aeneas’ fateful journey, to the legendary tale of Romulus and Remus, we trace how myth and history intertwine in Rome’s foundation story.How much of this is legend, and how much is rooted in archaeology? Why did the Romans tie their origins so closely to Greece?And what can these myths tell us about Rome’s values and identity?Join us as we explore gods, heroes, she-wolves, kings, and the rise of a city that would go on to shape the world.