ancient history
Why Rome Has Two Founding Myths: Aeneas and Romulus
Orin Vale
Rome’s two founding myths, Aeneas and Romulus, reveal more than a contradiction: they preserve different ways Romans explained their origins, one reaching back to Troy and the wider Mediterranean, the other rooted in Italy and civic violence. This excerpt explores how both traditions shaped Roman identity, authority, and historical memory, and why neither ever fully displaced the other.
Greek Gods and Goddesses: The Complete Guide
Orin Vale
Greek mythology’s pantheon spans several generations, from the formless primordial forces at the very beginning of creation, through the Titans ...
