Events with tag - Roman Kingdom

April 21, 754 BC

Founding of Rome

On April 21, 753 BCE, according to Roman mythology, Romulus founded Rome after winning divine approval through an augury contest with his twin brother Remus. This date marks the legendary birth of what would become one of the world's most powerful empires.

January 1, 601 BC

Establishment of Circus Maximus

The Circus Maximus, ancient Rome's largest sporting venue, was established around 600 BCE under King Tarquinius Priscus. Located between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it evolved from a simple dirt track to a massive stone structure capable of holding 250,000 spectators.