King Numa was Built Different

The video explores the contrasting roles of Rome's legendary founders, Romulus and Numa, as embodiments of Mars and Venus. While Romulus is associated with war and the establishment of the Roman Senate, Numa is linked to religious and civic advancements, such as the Roman Calendar and the cult of the Vestal Virgins. The narrative highlights the paradox of Rome as both a violent conqueror and a sophisticated architect of civilization.

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