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Pierre Joseph Clestin Franois The Death of Marcus Curtius

Civic Virtue

The Most Valuable Possession Of The Ancient Romans

The Most Valuable Possession Of The Ancient Romans Perhaps one of the most virtuous stories of ancient Roman history and mythology is that of Marcus Curtius. According to Roman legend, in 362 BCE a deep chasm opened in the Roman Forum. The Roman people attempted to fill the chasm to Read more…

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Civic Virtue

Civic Virtue And The Legend Of Horatius Cocles

Civic Virtue And The Legend Of Horatius Cocles According to the Roman legend, Horatius Cocles was an officer who taunted and single-handedly fought off the Etruscans led by Lars Porsena, while rest of the army demolished the Pons Sublicus (the only bridge crossing the Tiber). He then threw himself into Read more…

By styrman, 3 years1 year ago