Discover how ancient Roman religious templates continue to influence modern worship practices, from the calendar you follow to the architecture of your place of worship—revealing connections that bridge millennia of human spirituality.
Romulus and Remus, born to Rhea Silvia and Mars, founded Rome in 753 BCE. Their rivalry led to Romulus killing Remus, highlighting ambition's dark consequences.
Ancient Rome, founded in 753 B.C., evolved from a monarchy to a republic, then to an empire under Augustus, profoundly influencing Western culture and law.