The first one states that two demigod brothers, Romulus and Remus, laid the foundations of Rome but then had an ugly argument about who got to rule the city. Romulus ended up killing Remus and named the new settlement after himself. It is arguably the best-known folklore on the origin of...
Roman temples were based on Etruscan models, and this can be seen in the Temple of Fortuna Virilis on the Tiber in Rome. The pillars on the sides of the cella (the inner chamber) are not unsupported but instead are “locked in” – they seem to extend from the wall and are part of ...
In the past we gave you a list often myths about the Romans. Today, to complement that list we are giving you ten facts. Roman society existed in one of the most fascinating periods of history. Many of the aspects of Roman life continue on to the present day and we certainly have a ...
Find out more about continents with our Top 10 Facts about Continents. 2. Europe has the world’s smallest country, the Vatican City. Even though its name makes it sound like a city, The Vatican City is its own country. The Vatican City is in Italy surrounded by the city of Rome. It...
Top 10 Unbelievable Facts about Tom Cruise Share Pin Thomas Cruise Mapother IV was born on July 3, 1962. He is an American actor and producer, he is one of the world’s highest-paid actors. Tom has received various accolades including an Honorary Palme d’Or and three Golden Globe Award...
10. Everyone Speaks English. I always get a big laugh out of this. Yet, it is a common misconception. No, I am not talking about people speaking Spanish in Texas or California. Rather I am talking about what happens when a Chinese person goes into a area where people speak a heavily ...
See Also:Top 20 Fun Facts About Rome Italians love bread You may presume that Italy’s most beloved food is pasta or pizza or maybe even gelato, but the answer is something as simple as… bread. An integral part of the Italian diet, bread has become so essential that it is eaten with...
10. St Peter’s Basilica St. Peter’s Basilica is a Renaissance-style church in Vatican City most notable for its impressive and grand dome overlooking Rome, as well as its importance to Catholic worshippers. It’s no wonder this is one of the most, if not the most, visited attractions ...
Also ranks #2 on Facts About Historical Royals We Just Learned In 2020 That Made Us Say ‘Really?’ T. S. Eliot Dec. at 76 (1888-1965) Thomas Stearns Eliot (26 September 1888 – 4 January 1965), "one of the twentieth century's major poets", was also an essayist, publisher, pla...
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