Latin History 2

• Aeneid


  An epic poem by Virgil that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan prince who escapes Troy to found a city in Italy.
• Aeneas


  The son of the goddess Venus, who is destined to found a city that will become the home of the Romans.
• Numitor


  King of Alba Longa and ancestor of Aeneas.
• Lavinium


  The city founded by Aeneas.

  
• Alba Longa


  The city founded by Iulus, the son of Aeneas.
• Romulus & Remus


  Twin sons of Rhea Silvia, with Romulus being the founder of Rome.

  
• Vestal Virgin


  A priestess of Vesta, required to remain celibate.
• Aventine


  One of the seven hills of Rome where Remus saw 6 vultures.
• Augustus


  The first emperor of Rome, ruling 700 years after Aeneas.
• Palatine


  One of the seven hills of Rome where Romulus saw 12 vultures.
• augury


  A practice of interpreting the will of the gods by studying the flight of birds.

  
• Nero


  A Roman emperor known for his tyrannical rule.
• vigiles


  The watchmen or firefighters of ancient Rome.
• insulae


  Apartment buildings in ancient Rome.
• Rhea Silvia


  Daughter of Numitor, who became a Vestal Virgin and mother of Romulus and Remus.
• Amulius


  The uncle of Rhea Silvia who seized the throne of Alba Longa.
• Field of Mars


  The surrounding area of Rome that was fertile with grassy pastures and springs.
• Tiber


  The river that provided water, travel, and protection for Rome.
• Servius Tullius


  The 6th king of Rome who built the first major set of walls around the seven hills.
• Gauls


  A group that famously failed to capture Rome in 390BC due to its natural defenses.
• 753BC


  The year when the city of Rome was founded by Romulus.

  
• Augustus


  The first emperor of Rome who contributed to the growth of the city.
• Curia Julia


  A new Senate House built by Augustus.
• Temple of Palatine Apollo

  One of the major building projects initiated by Augustus.
• Temple of Divine Julius (Caesar)

  A temple dedicated to Julius Caesar, built during Augustus's reign.
• Temple of Mars the Avenger

  A temple constructed under Augustus's rule.
• Lupercal


  A significant building project by Augustus.
• Forum Augustum


  A public space developed by Augustus.
• Theatre of Marcellus


  An entertainment venue built during Augustus's time.

  
• Great Fire of AD64

  A catastrophic fire that destroyed much of Rome, lasting for six days before reigniting for three more days.

  
• Circus Maximus


  The location where the Great Fire of AD64 started.
• Vigiles


  The professional fire service instituted by Augustus, which was ineffective against the Great Fire.
• Palatine Hill


  An area in Rome that was largely destroyed by the Great Fire of AD64.
• Domus Aurea


  The new palace built by Nero on the cleared ground after the Great Fire.
• Subura


  A densely populated area of Rome inhabited mainly by the poor, characterized by narrow streets and high levels of crime.

  
• Insulae


  Apartment blocks where many people lived in the Subura.

  
• House of Augustus


  The modest residence of Augustus located on the Palatine.
• Palace of Domitian


  A later residence on the Palatine, built after Augustus.
• Domus Flavia


  Another significant building on the Palatine.
• Ostia


  The port city of ancient Rome.