The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind Across the Ionian Sea: The Rise of Rome and the Punic Wars
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Jan 23, 2025 Discover the fascinating rise of Rome as it supplants Greece, shaped by legends and military valor. Explore Carthage's maritime prowess and the gritty details of the Punic Wars, where Hannibal's daring strategies met their match in Roman resilience. Learn how Rome's conquest influenced culture, blending Greek traditions into a new identity. Along the way, delve into the complexities of Roman social classes, family authority, and the evolution from monarchy to a republic, exposing the roots of modern governance.
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Wolf-Raised Founders
- Romulus and Remus were rescued and raised by a she-wolf before founding Rome together.
- Romulus later killed Remus and became Rome's first king, explaining Rome's martial origins.
The Sabine Women Intervention
- Romans kidnapped the Sabine women to provide wives for their men and triggered a family crisis.
- The Sabine women intervened between fighting fathers and husbands, restoring peace and showing Roman virtues.
Rome's Cultural Fusion
- Rome absorbed Etruscan, Greek, and Near Eastern elements, borrowing the Greek alphabet from the Etruscans.
- Early Rome combined local cultures, later conquering and assimilating the Etruscans themselves.
