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753 BCE Romulus and Remus establish Rome

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Romulus and Remus: The Complete Story

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Who was Romulus and Remus? - The Founding of Rome

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Ancient Rome in 20 minutes

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The Mythical Founding of Rome

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The Roman Empire - Episode 1: The Rise of the Roman Empire (History Documentary)

The founding of Rome can be investigated through archaeology, but traditional stories handed down by the ancient Romans themselves explain the earliest history of their city in terms of legend and myth. The most familiar of these myths is the story of Romulus and Remus, the twins who were suckled by a she-wolf.
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