Dates That Made HistoryStream It

April 21 -753 - The Foundation of Rome

April 21, 753 BC: The Roman world was certain of its foundation date for more than 1000 years. The mythical tale, Ab Urbe Condita, formalized by Titus Livius, was based on the struggle of its founding twins: sons to a god, Mars, and a virgin, Rhea Silvia. Archaeological research and historical critics are now convinced of two things: the city is older and the myth is more recent.
Aired: Aug 30, 2020 Genre: Documentary War & PoliticsCasts: Patrick BoucheronCreated By: Patrick Boucheron Denis van WaerebekeDuration: 27m Rating: 0 Country: France, United States of America Production: Les Films d'Ici, ARTE, Histoire TV, TV5 Monde