Aeneas, the Traitor of Troy?
Ancient historian Menecrates accused Aeneas, the mythical forefather of the Romans, of betraying the city of Troy.
Who Lived in Rome before the Romans
There are some mythical ancient histories that mention other tribes occupying the location that later became Rome. We will have a look at the list coming from the Roman antiquities of Dionysius of Halicarnassus.
Aeneas v Turnus – The Final Showdown
The epic finale of Virgil’s Aeneid comes down to a duel between the two leaders – Aeneas and Turnus. This fight provided the conclusion to the bloody war.
Camilla – the Warrior Princess
In the Aeneid, one could hardly find a stronger female character than Camilla. Her only misfortune was, that she fought on the losing side.
The Wrath of Aeneas
In Aeneid, Virgil describes the fighting skills of Aeneas in the battle against the Latins. Especially his rage after the death of his friend Pallas is a scene worthy of modern action movies.