The Origins of Roman History

Some inda european tribes who spoke a very early version of latin began to settle in and around the tiber river in western italy around 800 b c. This region was surrounded by several hills, which afforded these tribes some protection from outside tribes. Now this hilly region would eventually emerge into a settlement which we would come to know as rome. The later day romans created their own myths to explain the early history of the city. One famous myth told of twin brothers, med romulus and remus. They built the early city, and romulus became the first king thereby giving the city its name rome.