According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demi-gods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753 BCE. The legend claims that, in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself. read more
It origin of the name Rome is unclear, but it's commonly believed that Rome was named after Romulus, the mythological founder of the city. read more