As Romulus aged, his rule inspired both devotion and discontent. Though he successfully established Rome as a powerful city-state, some say dissent grew among the populace and Senate. In the end, the…
Tullus Hostilius
Tullus Hostilius, the third king of Rome, was born into an esteemed lineage with significant cultural and political influence. His heritage was rooted in martial valor, as his grandfather, Hostus Hostilius, was…
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Tullus Hostilius, the third King of Rome, came to power under unique circumstances. Originally, from a distinguished family of Roman aristocrats, his royal journey began amidst the military ethos of the Roman…
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As the third monarch of Rome, reigning from 673 BC until his death in 642 BC, Hostilius was known to enforce a host of new strategies and regulations. He centered his approach…
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In his later reign, Tullus Hostilius displayed a marked deviation from his earlier focus on warfare and conquest. Though information is scant, it is suggested that he devoted himself to civic and…
Ancus Marcius
Ancus Marcius hailed from Rome, believed to have been born around 677 BC. His lineage is interwoven with Roman nobility and mythology. He was regarded as the grandson of Numa Pompilius, Rome’s…
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Fourth in line in Rome’s regal trajectory, Ancus Marcius was known to have initially served as a religious adviser to his predecessor, Tullus Hostilius. Upon the king’s demise, he seized power, seemingly…
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Ancus Marcius, the fourth king of Rome, excelled in both martial and civic accomplishments. With a strong military acumen, he expanded the territories of Rome by defeating neighboring Latin tribes and incorporated…
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The latter part of Marcius’ life was marked by significant achievements. He incorporated several communities into Rome and established Latins in the Janiculum region. This strategic move resulted in an increased Roman…
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus
Born in the early 7th century BC, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus’s lineage can be traced back to the ancient city of Corinth. He was the son of Demaratus, a Corinthian noble. Despite his…