Aeneas, the Traitor of Troy?
Ancient historian Menecrates accused Aeneas, the mythical forefather of the Romans, of betraying the city of Troy.
Ancus Marcius – The Inconspicuous King Who Brought Stability To Rome
Ancus Marcius was a Roman king who established a strong foundation for Rome’s future greatness. He received the title under suspicious circumstances, but built the port of Ostia, waged successful wars and added Aventine and Janiculum hills to the city.
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Tullus Hostilius And The Forgotten Roman Art Of Starting A War
Tullus Hostilius had a fierce personality. Warmongering seemed to be his favourite pastime.
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Horatius – A Hero or a Criminal?
One man saved Rome from destruction but committed a terrible crime on the same day. His name was Horatius and he was one of the triplets that face the Curiatii of Alba Longa in a fight.
Numa Pompilius – the King who Seduced a Goddess and Introduced Virgin Priestesses
In the Roman myths, Numa Pompilius was the city’s second king. He is credited by laying grounds of pretty much every religious institution in the city and keeping Rome without a war for 43 years. Oh, by the way… he also may have dated a goddess.
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