
The Origins of Rome
Known as the Eternal City, ancient Rome was one of the greatest civilisations in human history, but how did it come about?
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
August 8, 202244m 21s
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<p>Known as the Eternal City, ancient Rome was one of the greatest civilisations in human history, but how did it come about?</p><br><p>With a turbulent history of Kings, civil wars and imperial desires - Rome has an incredible history. But who founded it? Were Romulus and Remus real brothers fighting for their kingdoms, or did a Trojan hero found one of the mightiest Italian states? Recent archaeological discoveries indicate a far more complicated picture of Rome's beginnings - but where does its mystic past fall into this new story?</p><br><p>In this episode, Tristan is joined by Professor Guy Bradley from Cardiff University to discover more about the origins of Rome around the 8th century B.C.</p><br><p>TW: This episode contains a reference to rape</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Annie Coloe and edited by Aidan Lonergan.</p><br><p>If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today!</p><br><p>To download the History Hit app please go to the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&hl=en_GB&gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android</a> or <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> store.</p>
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