Kingdom stories
Romulus
Stories say he founded the city of Rome.
Years. Stories say 771 BC to 717 BC
We are not sure. We do not have proof that Romulus was a real person. The years are story years, not firm dates.
Three short facts
- 1A famous tale says a wolf cared for him and his twin, Remus.
- 2The tale says the brothers fought, and Remus died.
- 3April 21 is still kept as Rome’s old birthday.
The story
Romulus is the hero of Rome’s oldest story.
People said he built a town on a hill.
They said he was the first king.
The story was told to explain how Rome began.