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Did Romulus and Remus Actually Found Rome? - Romulus, Remus, and the Roman Foundation Myth | Sleepy Facts About History
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The story of Romulus and Remus is one of the most familiar images from the ancient world, offering a tale of divine ancestry, humble origins, and a founding act stained by fratricide. But when we look closely at the historical record, a difficult question emerges: did any of this actually happen? This episode examines the gap between Rome’s legendary foundation story and the physical evidence beneath the city.
To understand Rome’s origins, we have to look at two entirely different kinds of…
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