Origins of Rome

While the area of Rome has been inhabited for over 10,000 years, the city hasits actual origins rooted in myth. Twin Romuls and Remus built the city and after fighting, Romuls killed Remus. Rome was then ruled under a succesion of kings for the next two hundred years, before the last, Tarquinius Superbus, was expelled and the Senate took control. Rome continued to grow and expand it's power under the control of the senate from 509-44 BC When Julius Ceaser took on the title of "Dictator perpetuo" or "Dictator in perpetuity". Julius Ceasar was assasinated shortly thereafter by members of the Senate, sparking a civil war which ended in 27 BC, when Gaius Octavius (or Agustus) finally seized control and became the first Emperor of Rome (Though not in title, that will be discussed later)